Pursue more work. Don't rely on the business, ever again, unless by the grace of God it surpasses income of BOTH of us again. For me to have a PMA I have to be providing at least decent support
Have amassed a small to medium wad of cash from side job and will be covering the shopping trip with it. She is most likely expecting to pay.
Pursue personal career development options rather than usual GAL. Frankly, the feel good type of GAL was part of the problem. She saw ME as having a life, while she toiled away. All my GAL was ESCAPE/AVOID shame of reality that I wasn't supporting enough. I was having EAs w/my activities.
Will complete application for tuition assistance by Friday
Contact local college for career/course counseling to get IT career started again by Friday
Solicited and got advice from franchise CEO on getting out of business smoothly.
Reach out to at least one former colleague by Friday
Pursue better R w/S, S, D. For All our benefit.
Driving lesson for S16. Less bossy with all.
Alleviate fear that things would be the same in the future RE:my pushy, bully ways by showing 180 behaviors to her, like NOT defending criticisms, but validating; and by not criticizing, judging.
DON'T mention, or allude to, or imply, or manipulate convo toward living situation, OM again. She will bring it up when the time comes.
We'll see how I do this Saturday...
Me 46 W 43 S 21 D 18 S 17 M 22 yrs Discovered OM 9/10/12 W moved to sister's 9/15/12 W moved to OM 9/27/12 Tried to DB until 7/13 W filed 10/7/13. Did not serve. I counter filed 12/2/13.