Hey there. I didn't see your earlier post till now, and I just wanted to say I'm sorry about the whole thing. I'm glad you got your files, and I'm glad your dad is trying to show support in his own emotionally incommunicative way. ;) And if letting him pay off your credit cards would allow you to use the money for health care instead for a few months, my advice would be to do it -- I understand pride, but your health is more important. (I know the pride issue -- I was unemployed for a long time, and I'll be paying back the money I borrowed from my parents even longer.) Also, if your state unemployment office has a labor disputes division, it may be worth seeing if you have a case for gender discrimination, since it sounds like this guy has had it particularly in for (tall) older women.

But anyway -- it's a scary bad situation, and I know we don't know each other very well, but if there's anything I can do to help, please let me know. I'll be thinking of you and hoping things turn out okay.