Heather, If you ask your mother for financial assistance, she may very well turn you down because of the money you didn't pay back when you went to NC. Ask her, but keep your expectations at zero. She's not been very helpful a few times since that trip.
I honestly don't think you are ready to date because you've got so much stuff going on right now. But, if it makes you feel happier, then do so...but you'll need to try to keep your focus on what needs to be done at the paper, your daughter and responding to the lawyers. BTW, how many questions do you have to respond to?
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.
