Thanks for the suggestion, whatever. I haven't seen my therapist in four months, so I made an appointment with her to talk the situation over. I'm a stronger person than I once was, so I hope I can find a way to host them without it making me unwell. I fear feeling guilty when they're gone. None of us are getting any younger.

BTW...Congrats on another day out with your dog & for storming Heartbreak Hill!