I'm starting with the cats when my boyfriend gets back, giving him a short chance to fix this situation. I am scared, because I could end up regretting it--I don't want to lose my stuff--but something's got to change, and for the better.

I've seen this kind of situation on TV and recognize this isn't different--I've never not understood that. I just kept hoping it would get better. I don't know what's going to happen, but I do love my cats and bird (my boyfriend bought him many years before we moved into the house and got the cats). The cats were never meant to be indoor pets, but one got injured (NOT my fault) on a neighbor's fence, and we rushed her to the vet and she needed care inside, and she liked being with us at that time, although she also liked being outside.

I have to run and get some dry cat food, because the cat I just mentioned above seems to not be eating wet food and only (dry) treats, so I'm going to stop here for now.