There are many things happening here and I think it's critical for you to try and give yourself some emotional structure to help navigate them without getting overwhelmed.
1: You are likely still grieving the family members you lost after the Pandemic. Give yourself some grace there as you work to incorporate that into your new reality because it is part of your new emotional structure and so you have to process that.
2: You have a new boss with whom you have a challenging relationship. This IS something you can begin to work on if you want. Look at him as a partner in your professional success and workplace satisfaction. You CAN subtly coach HIM on better ways of communication and interaction with you. This takes time but can be immensely rewarding. Be patient. Gently and professionally remind him of agreements, conversations, etc. INVITE him into your conversations, ask his opinion on things ... MAKE him take a more active role by inviting him to do so. In time, you will surprise yourself at how well YOU are managing your management.
3: Your husband has challenges that are impacting your emotional well-being and that is understandable. He is your life partner, you love each other and want the best for each other. There are lingering impacts from his accident that you are both dealing with. How are you able to modify your routines, needs, finances to meet the new and temporary reality you're dealing with right now?
There are opportunities in all 3 of these ongoing challenges for you. The biggest challenge is looking at them from a different perspective but it is the first and most important step to creating a new structure and system for a life that can start working FOR you.
One thing, one day, one challenge at a time.
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