iwitw,

I don't blame you for feeling distraught.

When things look bleak and you're not getting enough sleep - that's a bad combination. Check out melatonin, any number of herbal or otc sleep aids.

Some physical activity, if you're not already into a sport or exercising would certainly help given the work week you describe. Even just a brisk evening walk relaxes, tires and helps clear the mind.

I forget if you're in IC. If not, please do.

September 24 is almost four months. Have you considered getting a second L's opinion of the agreement that's in place, or does the judge or the law pretty much call the shots in Mass.?

iwitw, I know it's hard, but give yourself a break and a breather whenever you can. Like today. Today you're not commuting, working, not at the crud of the workplace, not living with your parents, it's not September 24, and you got a little free time.

Take a day off, mentally. "Go Dark" on your worries. What would you tell your best buddy or one of us on these boards to do? You need to treat yourself at least as good.

Today is for you.

Everything else? Just. Not. Today.

iwitw, that's all I got but I'm with you and know the feelings.

Give yourself a good day. You're a good man. You deseeve it.


Gardener

"My soul, be satisfied with flowers,
With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them
In the one garden you may call your own."
Cyrano deBergerac