I wouldn't worry too much about the parent who stated that she may have to pull her child if she needs to pay. Your services are not free...call her bluff. You've been selling yourself too short for far too long.
Work on your project.
As for the guy working on the shed roof, I would have let him come on over and do the tarp. It needs to be done and this would show your h that you are moving forward and taking care of things around your home. There's no need to lock yourself away while your h is there. Your h would be visiting w/your daughters and you would be outside or upstairs working on your project.
It's time to live your life and do what needs to be done when the opportunities arise. I'm sorry you feel like you have to be in a room away from everything while he's there. You have to learn to seize the rings when they are presented to you since you are still riding the merry-go-round.
Good luck today.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
