Yes, she came back and that actually calmed me. I had evil thoughts of calling my lawyer and ending this sh!t. I also am trying to keep in mind that it is January and the beginning of her yearly depression season. Every January is kind of Hellish, she knows it but refuses to do anything about it. I gave up trying to get her to go for meds, she won't stay on them. It's better to live this way? I can't figure it out (btw she works in mental health too!). As far a brother, I believe he will be cleared but they are following protocol and that can be a traumatic experience. Hopefully the investigation will be concluded in short order. But to be walked from the building, have your keys taken away and all in front of your employees. Not a happy place. He's also sick as a dog from the flu. Thanks for asking.
Lastly, what am I supposed to do? I try to be caring and because of my profession I can't be? I'm being professional! Should I say "Hey bitch, WTF's your problem? Would that be more appropriate? I can't figure it out! 1210, I'm a helper, it's what I do and I CAN"T F#CKING HELP RIGHT NOW!!!! Sorry, tears are coming. Catch you later. Thanks for caring everybody. I guess it's like being a doctor who wants to make everybody live and can't.
Addition: I don't know if that last little emotional outburst made sense but its just that I feel my attempts to be caring are being disregarded by my W because of my profession. I feel frustrated. If I say I care I'm sh1t on because I'm a social worker and if I don't then I'm uncaring! Oh I don't know, time for bed.