@Alice - Thanks hon, and I'm also glad to hear you are "divorcing" your family. From what you've shared, they are toxic people and no relationship with them will ever work. You are better off without them, which is really, really sad.
@Barbara - You are right. A wise person told me last night that I can't control what others do - all I can do is keep my side of the street clean.
@Patty - thanks so very much hon. Once I'm through this, I really do believe it'll be the worst part of transition.
@DahliaLeigh - Thanks hon! To be honest, as long as I end up with enough resources to transition and not go bankrupt, she can have everything else. If I get through this with my life, a place to live, and a car, I'm happy.
@Stephanie - I honestly think my life is like a game of frogger, played at 2x speed. It's just all reflexes. There's no strategy, just reflexes.