There are lots of points in you last post that interest me, Monica but the one that sticks out is your son not giving back the money he owes.
I have a big problem with lending/borrowing. I did start a thread with that title a while back. Any “wheeling and dealing” sets my mind into “gamble mode”. I always end up looking for a quick fix when I feel somebody I lent money to fails to pay up. Its a feeling of rejection and abuse.
I know you are very generous and have been kind to your family but a loan is totally different than a gift.
I hear you too, about the wanting to be with your mam for her surgery. Divided conflicts between family and work are a cause of stress. Would all that be triggering the IBS attacks, do you think?
Well done to your son for his film part. ‘Hope he enjoys it!