Rant & rave? I have certainly found the right place. Why is it that I feel I can talk to people I don't even know? I'll start at the beginning... my son got married on Nov. 12, a week later I came home to a note that my husband of 28 years had left me. We counseled for awhile and now it seems it is just a waiting game. Doubt he is coming back. I don't know about any of you but stress does not go over well with me. I have found that I tire easily and can't stand for long periods of time. I have had my J pouch since 94 and for the most part just occasional problems with pouchitis. I was married at 19 and have never gotten any work skills. To top it all off I work where my husband works. I am a receptionist so get to sit and only work 4 hour days. For now he is paying the bills but I do have the concern of how to support myself and most importantly insurance.

I have gotten my strength so far from God, he is certainly giving me peace. I just sometimes get overwhelmed. I hate that I have any illness at all but I knowI have no choice.

How's that for a rant?

Arghh...this sounds awful. If I were in your shoes I'd be out looking for another job, just to be out of the same workplace. I'd also get busy on getting some exercise, anything that will raise your metabolism. Getting active will reduce your stress and anxiety levels. Probably somewhere on the list should be a meeting with an attorney; I'm sure your owed some type of compensation. Best of luck to you.

Sue