In my mind I know I am being ridiculous for giving two seconds worth of concern over what this woman thinks. Emotionally it's another matter. And it's so uncomfortable being at work right now, dealing with her daughter (I teach a reading class to she and a handful of others). It's hard enough to keep my head held high knowing "friends" and community members in my town are judging-- having my work be yet another place where I am dealing with nonsense just wasn't a great start to the week...
I think I have been running on adrenaline for much of the past few weeks and last night I crashed hard so I know my emotions are on high alert in part bc I am worn out on every level imaginable. I suppose I was going to crash at some point but man, I am really struggling with even keeping my eyes open today. I know I have to be on my A game at work since I am lucky to still have a job and it's a challenge today for sure.