(((((((((((Colleen)))))))))))))))))))
Good stuff going on with the job - glad you like it.
Sorry about your Mom and Aunt... maybe you should try to take a break from the both of them, at least stepping down from playing moderator? It doesnt seem fair to you.
I'm sorry about your dog.

Poor baby... dogs are smart creatures, and get us through all sorts of things. Same thing with my 'baby' who passed away last year... Anything you can do for him to make him more comfortable?
I'm both happy and sad for your friend and you... while it is good that she's able to get through stuff to this point (and sad that she's had to go through it) ... it obviously negatively affected you, which seems unfair. Does your friend know some of you "stuff"? Maybe you can ask her to ask you if you're in a good spot emotionally before bringing stuff up again?
Be well Colleen. Stay safe, and take care of you.