Ugg stubborn... you just slog thru more [censored] every day, don't you. Crapola. You are exhibiting some major patience here. Are you sure you're taking good enough care of you? I don't want your eyes to pop out of your head from all of the pressure building up in there.
You're doing great. And I'm sorry your S is being such a nincompoop. She definitely needs a wakeup call. I kinda think you need to tell your S that you are hesitant to add a pet to a family that isn't as stable as it should be or some such statement. In my mind, S needs to hear this. Of course, I am past the point of playing totally nice, so take my advice with a grain of salt. I just don't think you should jump to take on that responsibility just to please the S... kinda being a doormat there, wouldn't you agree?
LOL about the yoga. Ahhhh... good stuff. Reminds me... I think it's time for my daily meditation (nap). j/k
Have a great day, stubborn. Hope things look better for you soon. Fingers crossed for some more positive baby steps.