i don't think you backslid....you seem very strong to me and you are communicating in the way you see best right now self preservation i understand about the kids, tho nothing breaks a mother's hear more than to see her child hurting i hope you have already gone to a sound proof room somewhere to let it all out..and best of luck on your interview if they can see the strong, capable woman that we see here, you are a shoe-in xo