I have had too many toxic relationships weighing on me. Things happened over the holidays, and some counseling I got helped me realize things aren't ever going to change until *I* change them. So there are several people I am "done" with. I realize that sounds cold, but no email could hold all the reasons why. Anyhow, I wasn't ugly, I just stopped responding to these folks, and I don't expect to hear from them. DH and kids are completely supportive. :-)
I went back on Atkins, have lost 11.4 pounds so far. I'm finding all of life much easier right now, finally have some peace. I'm hugely relieved that things are working!