Wegle
I agree with everything you said in the above post especially the line about WE have to look after OURSELVES, and it is so easy to give advice but not take it. I was asked what advice I would give a friend in my position
GET OUT I said without any hesitation yet I haven't and won't due to my cats -I have explored alternatives and to leave would mean leaving most of them - just not an option. Point I am making is we all have valid reasons if we decide to stay and many of us still have hope , although that will evaporate a few week/months/years sadly for most of us.
Sadly it does get worse in most cases........