(((((((((((( googley))))))))))))

I have never met a graduate student yet who has every bill paid, is current on their rent, is living high on the hog (sorry, Oklahoma talk for eating steak once a month, or if you're vegetarian, oh, whatever,you get my point......) is keeping up with their schoolwork, in your case is paying for EXPENSIVE therapy, and managing the mental stress of school as well as you are given your circumstances. YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE. I am amazed at what you are accomplishing.

You are expecting a lot from yourself. What you have committed yourself to is very, very difficult for anyone!!!

Lots and lots of people these days have unpaid bills lying on their desks. We are living in very difficult times. Be grateful that you are doing as well as you are because all of us here at PC support you and are very proud of what you are doing.

Take it a day at a time.....an hour at a time, if you need to. Focus and do relaxation exercises. Do other stress management practices. Those bills aren't going anywhere. You'll pay them when you'll pay them. You can take care of your parents in their old age. (Isn't that the way it works anyway?)

We're behind you. ((((((((( googley )))))))