A Thousand Tiny Steps

Escalation and Trying to Step Away


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As the situation with Amy escalated and I tried to step back, my life felt like it was a dumpster on fire. My household finances were a mess and I was constantly being pulled into 50 different directions. As I learned more about the situation, I felt more and more needed by Amy and the situation quickly started tumbling downwards.

 

Key Takeaways: 

 

[4:19] Constantly being called by Amy on the phone

[9:04] Applying for my sabbatical 

[10:50] Struggling with financials and the IRS

[14:29] How Gracie and Morgan played together 

[17:17] Boundary crossing and alarms bells ringing

[22:11] Starting my sabbatical on health 

[22:55] Gracie walked to the YMCA by herself and a panic attack 

[24:27] Amy having surgery, increasing needs, and stress 

[27:51] Starting to learn more about Amy's and Roy's relationship 

[31:48] The situation was escalating and trying to step away 

[38:41] Looking back on the experience

 

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