Isn't it funny how when you are already "dealing" with something the teenagers feel it is the time to ask more out of you? Just like when your kids were toddlers, when you were on the phone they all had to hang on your leg begging for something! Kind of drags you down further, doesn't it? I'm with the others that trip sounds like a bad one!
Boy have I seen this scenario at my house! If I had a great answer, I'd give it to you, but the others (experts) already have, so I listen too! I can relate to not having anywhere to hide when this all comes about. I have an 18 room house, and nowhere to go in it that I can't hear the chaos! We'll just have to keep some earplugs handy in our pockets!
I'm sure glad we're all in this together! I'll keep you in my prayers today!--hey you made it through another day!
Lyn