I’m beyond exhausted. I’m also afraid that if I start throwing the truth darts, I will not be able to keep my mouth shut and make the smart moves. I need to sort my thoughts out.
Yes, definitely take a break.
Sometimes when we hold things in too long, we tend to blow up when we finally let loose. I found it more productive to try to do or say things as I go, (in tactful ways) instead of letting bad feelings build up.
You're not in the beginning STFU phase here. You have a say in your M.
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl
