Couple updates... Actually, some interesting and positive turns...

Things are kinda coming to a head here, finally... think I might have a handle on my financial sitch finally... yay... which means I'm not feeling that pressure... got letter in mail from mediation and my appointment is on Oct. 5/11... yay... got email from W (including indication that D9 was missing me and wanting to come for a visit) stating that her L should have separation doc drawn up before end of month...

so... decision time...

Figured out how it is a "good thing" and let W know that it IS a good thing because everything is happening at the right time... I'll get the sep docs, then the "fine points" can be discussed in mediation, and then if everything goes well, we'll be ready to file D beginning of Nov. (appropriate 1 yr wait period)...

and...

major blow out with my mom, myself, and my dad... got kinda ugly... no expectations but I think my mom might get ADs finally and get help for her alcoholism... we'll see of course... but looks positive...

wow... pretty darned good day, I'd say... smile