Sky, thank you for your reply. I've been divorced for 15 years. I've always had to do for myself.

One of my knees is giving me fits and I have a hard time bending to pick up boxes and such. She knows all of that.

If she needs me, it's a whole different ballgame. I'll get through this.

I e.mailed Colleen and told her that I'm taking a break from her. I will still see Stella and Bella and plan for Bella to spend the night, Monday. I don't see any other way to protect myself right now. xoxo pat