Hmm.. Seems God thinks of you as a strong person. Sometimes it might be nice to not have that thought of us. Or so we may think.
Mostly sounds normal to me, except for the doctor diagnoses. I am hoping that goes well, Mighty. The fact that the rest sounds normal to me, makes me wonder about me
I'm right there with you regarding the years of weeks like that. For me, I've found that focusing on what matters is the way through. Focusing on the positives, and understanding that life is life. It'll happen regardless of how I want it to be, helps me remain calmer than I otherwise might be.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Your credit card? Let the CC company handle it. That's what you pay exorbitant interest for. Your dad's drinking? I can tell you my aunt did similar with my uncle recently. 20 years sober, then...not. It's been unpleasant for the rest of us, but my uncle seems to have a way to deal with it. Hopefully your friends get healthy results.
Your ex? You have time for that? Really?
Oh, and the kids? That's not abnormal, now is it? Would be nice if it were different, but like you said, I hope it's a breakthrough for your son. I hate watching my daughter carry the anger the way she does. I'd welcome a breakthrough or event that could lead to one like that.
Let us know how your doc appts and surgery go and I assume you have friends and family that can help, right? If not, please let us know.
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."