Am I competition to her ?

[Jean 103]

I understand to well.

I work as a guy, it wears on me. I recently took a one week vacation from work. I needed a break from having to be a guy.

I would hire someone before I would ask anyone who does not accept me for help.

AS for family, it is no longer a secret, why continue to act like it is?

[Teresa]

Jean,
Perhaps just a battle of wills , they just won't let me go !

Alice ,
I had to smile at your story and apologise for the flippant answer , " Perhaps they are both stone deaf !! "