Newleaf, Katie's going through normal stuff. Jail is a roller coaster ride for our kids and us. In all probability she is lashing out at everyone because she is angry with herself. Your job is to let it go and concentrate on yourself. Her life is, her life.

You have your granddaughter and she is a great comfort to you and you are so wonderful to take care of her!

Concentrate on the job interview coming up, eating healthily as you can afford, stop drinking at all if you can (alcohol is a depressent) for the time being, and walk a lot. Find a support group. Find a church you like. Pray. Meditate. Keep a gratitude journal. Stay out of other people's "stuff." It's theirs. The only person who puts you in a trap -- is YOU. Stop "wrapping your life around others" and wrap it around yourself, and, as Dotsie suggests, God.

We love you, just as God does.