I agree, cold cold LRT (or maybe the after-the-LRT) approach is the best way forward. I just need to figure out how I can accomplish that while being a good mom to my children, living my values, and ensuring anything I need for that space is within my control. I just re-read the sections of DR. (Man, MWD is so chirpy and positive. Not really jibing with me at the moment!
Ha! That last part made me laugh; I too find her tone to be a bit chipper for a lot of the moments when I go back to read DR.
Also what is the after-the-LRT because I suspect that is what I need to be doing?!