Hi Felix,

A few things come to mind.

1. If your grandmother wanted you at her deathbed, she should have treated you better when she was well.

2. The phone works both ways. If your parents don’t contact you, it’s really up to you whether you want to be “The Good Son” and contact them.

3. Your partner wants you to just move out after you get another job. Laugh at her. I don’t know the rent/mortgage situation, but if the place is in your name as well, SHE can move out. Seriously. You have to work to be in a relationship with someone. You (she) also has to do the work to get out. Tell her to do her work. She wants out so bad, she can move. Or, conversely, have a relationship with you.

4. There is a reason your dog is your best friend. Dogs are awesome! It’s people who are broken. If you want to find Your People, volunteer at an animal shelter. You will find others like you. Dogs need to be walks. Cats groomed.

5. Find a faith community. If religion isn’t your thing, go to a meditation center. It really helped me when I was going through a spiritually/emotionally hard time.

Good Luck!

Inky