I kept hearing “It’s great!” but my bank account kept saying otherwise. I felt like I was cursed — praise with no purchases.

I wrote this into MidEdu.com after sitting alone in my office long after everyone left. I’m not slacking — I’m overwhelmed — and I can’t understand why the harder I push, the more stuck my business feels.

I didn’t realize how much stress my partner was causing until it started affecting my sleep. Setting firm boundaries and getting legal advice was the only way I stayed sane and saved the business.