Hi Frank - This is never an easy situation, and it is clear you have thought this through. I see no viable alternative than to save your 'energy' for those activities that you personally find rewarding. It will require planning, to be busy but not appear rude. And that's not such a bad thing, to plan ahead.

I'm glad you have never moved out of the family home. The opportunity to let the WAS see what will be missed is definitely far greater if you are in the same house.

Lots of support coming your way. Be consistent with the energy conservation. Slowly

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