Thanks, Jeni. I remember your post about car shopping with your son, and it really struck a note with me. I have a good relationship with my kids, I just can't help feeling like a failure when I'm hiding bottles. But you're right, we're getting it together; that's what counts.
I shouldn't be on here posting when I'm in such a bleak mood. I don't remember ever feeling this knotted up inside and hopeless. I guess this is a normal thing to go through, but knowing that isn't helping right now. Maybe I'll go see if there's a comedy on TV ...