[quote=scaredyclassic]I’ve seen some middle aged lawyers just kind of implode from mental issues.

I actually feel more able to keep working. I was in a bit of an emotional tailspin.[/quote]

I can imagine. My best friend growing up had set a course on being a lawyer. Laid the foundation since middle school. Got into Berkeley and drowned at Stinson Beach in Marin County his sophomore year. Man that woke me up.

Because of him I’ve often thought about being a lawyer but am glad I never did because I think the stress would kill me. I really do.

Back to my friend. Don’t coddle your children. Let them stub their toe early in life. I’m convinced he was too sheltered at home and when he broke free from his parents he ran amok.