It seems to more than one can handle at times doesn't it? I guess it's even worse right now with kitten season. I take a break from the shelter for a few days when I can't handle it anymore. I just feel so overwhelmed sometimes and trying to meet the needs of my house full, plus the outside strays and the lost and lonely cats at the shelter, and handle a full time job. There are days that I just take off from work, turn off the phone, close the doors and blinds and just do what I want to do. It's the only way I can keep my sanity.
I know I have to trap that momma kitty and the babies and the the three feral males but the shelter is so full there is no room. What am I going to do with them?

It's just to much sometimes but you just take a break and keep going. You are just not the kind to turn your back but a vacation from it is much needed at times.
Hang in there and vent to us when ever you need to. We do understand!!
Not that it will make you feel any better but I just had my beautiful old metal candle stick broken! Short of welding there will be no repair. Little adorable furry brats!!!