Re: Carrie/Kate
It could be anything including depression. I know how hard it is to pretend to be happy and yet you are miserable.
Both you and Cathy have grown; that is change. Change is hard, more difficult than you realize. I'm proud of you, Carrie you are very self-aware - that's a good thing.
Talking to a professional wouldn't be a bad idea. Did you know there is a holiday depression that so many people get into. I have a friend who has the syndrome. I can't for the life of me remember it's name.
Cathy has to be having some of these same feelings. You should sit down and talk to her like you always have.
I love you, too. I'm here to listen to everything both good or bad.