If I could I'd buy it for you
@Teasel ! I think that sounds lovely. And if you love it you love it, guilt free!

Got through the impossible monday, Idk how. Except I asked for help but did most without it. And reported a safety concern. More assertive for Sure. I did however do the equivalent of forgetting to pick my kid up at school, worse yet forgetting I 'had' a kid (metaphorically speaking). Pulled the iron out of the fire best I could though. Was also a good reminder how bad stress gets, I have often wondered how I haven't physically exploded.
Made me angry also at those who cause stress for others, and bullies.
Similarly, a likely not entirely honest - working here is like avoiding a ponzi scheme- coworker complained of office theft. Not new.. I said that's another reason why I wonder why you talk of everyone is great friends and family here... (I normally wouldn't be that assertive).
Also am struggling with someone who wants MAID, but was assertive in the way their 1st comment was ~see how the help is and if isn't good enough will choose it. To my self only I thought, that is not right to put on me. i always give 100+%, or try to, and there is family, and personal choice. I also am worried about other people. I think I learned it's ok to have my loyalties, as far as perspective goes. I don't judge it, but it's not my circle and I can only offer so much. They said what can I do if not walk? I thought love and be loved?, but kept it to myself.