I appreciate every hug I receive. I understand the meaning behind it and know the sender wishes me well. You're doing just fine in that regard. Please be gentle and compassionate with yourself. I'm impressed that you are in school in engineering no less....I'm sure not an easy degree to get especially with MI.

Does your mother understand the reasons for your reluctance for handing over your resume? Are you interested in the kind of job potentially being offered? If this just isn't the right time for you...you or your mom could come up with an acceptable deflection. Please don't be so hard on yourself....you're doing the best you can under difficult circumstances. Good luck and best wishes. Thinking of you....