I think that was going on with dt, and I was paying for this? She was avoiding MY issues with HER issues!

I can do the same, chat on and on and avoid what is really going on. You sound like you have a great T who knows you. 1 year isnt new in my book! Its a while. She has gotten to know you.

You have A LOT going on! Thats a lot of company...and the MIL as well! Jeez....and the term paper and short story.....

Big hugs and lots of STRENGTH to you!