Thanks, Ladies! Tonight I am exhausted- physically and mentally, both, so I am just resting and going to eat a little and hyopefully, get a good night's sleep. I'll start regrouping tomorrow, plan to write difficult child, and then do more to look for a better job. I have been able to save a little money so if I get a job that requires relocation that isn't too much, I'll be able to pull it off. I can move a little more cautiosly (aka slower) now that I'm in a better position and know this job will last for a little while. I want time to talk to difficult child. He can never come back to what we once had, but I can talk to him about a future now. His grades came in and are still good and he still wants to go to college. If he goes thru a transitional period successfully (big IF, I know) at least we shouldn't be in such a drastic situation- maybe I can tell him I'll help him go to college, get a car, he can come back then, etc. I had been barely hinting before but had no idea if I'd be able to. At least now I have some hope- I need to lose this boss I currently have and get a job with better benefits that doesn't require traveling every time I turn around.