Hey Jennifer, sorry to hear about the issue at the pharmacy. That's frustrating.

I'm glad you've given yourself a realistic goal to work with as far as IP goes. That seems very wise and it gives you something mentally to hold on to when you're struggling.

I work with teams a lot and help individuals grow into better teammates. Part of being a leader of a team is recognizing and accepting the strengths and weaknesses of your teammates. You can help them grow, but you can also change up the team if your realize the effort isn't worth it or you don't have the skill set necessary to inspire those changes.

In your case electing to lean on a different mix of people for your emotional needs seems like a great idea. You can seek out a mix of people who lift you up, who challenge you, who support you unconditionally, who teach you, etc. You can find people who you trust and those who are equipped with the emotional skills to help. Creating a varied and talented team is an art, but you're on the right track!

I also think it is great you're tackling things from a holistic perspective. Caring for my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health together helped me out a lot. My success ebbs and flows, but it seems to be a solid formula for better health I can continue to align with and find success.

You're in my thoughts. Wishing you all the best!