Oh my, Sue, I think you've just cut right straight through to the heart of the matter!

You've just saved me at least six months of soul searching.

Are you a counselor? You should charge for such good advice and accurate analysis!

I think that I actually *am* punishing myself for closing the business - or for having to say goodbye to my wonderful staff.

Though... three of them got even better jobs, and one retired early to become a full-time writer (which is what she's always wanted to do). Another just got hired at a local sewing store.

Maybe I should forgive myself for choosing the path that, in the end, gives me a better quality of life... why is that so hard?