Yes, Paul, she used to be a teacher, a professor, actually. She does miss the prestige that came from that.
But deep down, I think she just has a lot of anger inside. I say this because it really surfaces if she's been drinking. Alcohol removes inhibitions, right? I drink, and I become calmer and happier, even funnier (can you imagine?). A co-worker of mine who likes to flirt becomes downright slutty when she drinks. And my W, becomes mean.
She's got a lot of stuff she needs to deal with, but it's a lot easier to point a finger at me and say that I am the fault of most of her problems. And I, being who I am (but desperately trying to change) gladly take on the responsibility. Because I want her to like me. Because if I don't admit that I'm the problem, she gets even angrier.
I'm tired of being the whipping boy, and have actively been working on changing this dynamic. It's hard work, but worth it.
Regarding the free time in August issue; she apparently was able to settle a couple of cases, so now, she will be free this Thursday. Get ready for BIG changes! Yeah, right.
