You know, what Juju said really makes sense, that we come here thinking things are about us and they really aren't and it sometimes takes a long time for that to become evident (of course I'm paraphrasing, so forgive me Juju, but I just found what you said helpful).
Anyway, I think you are doing an awesome job, especially considering the circumstances. I think that you are handling things a lot better than you think you are. From this side, you look very put together and in control. Don't be so hard on yourself. I can assure you, some days, self-sufficiency is WAY over-rated.
Me 52, H53 Bomb drop 9/29/2014 Divorce from XH final 12/17/2014 Marriage #2 12/31/2019 5 adult (step)daughters (3 from XH's first marriage, 2 from current H's previous relationships) 6 grandkids