I think this is a critical factor right now for us, MM...my W was so involved (attachment parent) with meeting the kids needs, homeschooling and old T's needs, that she just burnt out (in addition to all the rest, naturally)...she's just burnt out and hasn't much to give beyond figuring out herself and taking care of the kids basics (much less than before right now, but they also are at ages where parents should be backing off anyway, imo).
Funny thing is, some times when I have been TOO successful in accomplishing things and being happy, W got jealous, resentful...especially that I was happy IN SPITE of our sitch and all the extra stuff placed on me. She really had issues with it (that ol' jealousy/comparing thing she does) at times, especially during the "anger" stage...boy I heard it then.
Hang tight...
In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. - Albert Camus
Uncertainty is the very condition which impels people to unfold their powers.-Eric Fromm
