How do you cope?

Jewlz, you've gotten some good feedback on here and I agree with all of it - the age, the life disruptions, the consistency, picking your battles, etc.  I'm wishing you a little luck and a lot of patience.

Well, we all certainly try. But yes, it can be extremely difficult. I have listed some of my woes on here a time or two, so I won't get into it again.  I just try to be as nice as possible (without being a doormat) and hope for the best.

I hear ya!! Unfortunately, sometimes that's all you can do.