Thanks, all. Update here, not that it is a big deal.

After exchanging a couple of emails with my financial advisor, it occurred to me that one way through was to stay where I was for about a year, to give myself time to go through the whole regaining-health-and-employment process.

It occurred to me that that might have been what Mom was trying to get across. It was...but she just didn't put it the same way.

Also...things are edging ever so slowly towards 'the mother becomes the daughter'...so with an aging mom and my brain under stress and not-great sleep, it's a great breeding ground for confusion.

I do pray that I am able to support myself - even on a form of disability while working part time. I am willing to work. I am. Lessening my leaning on mom is becoming more and more important.

Thanks, everyone.