Letting people live their lives and GALing...

[AntoniaB]

That's really nice of you to say, elfie, in terms of feeling pride in myself. I really struggle with that emotion. I think it's because I look back and think "sure, I got through the divorce and all that crap, but now something new hits me and I fall apart again." I guess I often figure that if I could conquer what seemed to be the worst thing that could ever happen, it should be smoother sailing otherwise, but I think we must always all be changing so much that the "worst" thing is never static/unchanging.

I've just had a really rotten last 5 weeks or so in general and am very overwhelmed with how much I overbooked myself with work and professional development, and until I get out from under this mound of stuff I have to do, I'll probably be a bit depressed and not really celebrating myself as I should be. Thanks again for the support, though :-)