So, let's see.....I've compared family law attorneys to therapists, AA sponsors, and firefighters. How about punching bags? I received an email from a client today. She was venting, and part of that venting was at me. When clients do that often enough, it makes you second-guess what you do, the advice you give, and why in heavens name you still do this work. Luckily, the feeling is usually quickly transitory, and easily dispelled with a quick call to another friend in the Trenches. Unfortunately, the moon and the stars must have been in alignment, because the first words out of her mouth were "Do you think anyone would notice if I went home, pulled the blinds and crawled back in bed?" Guess it was going around. Must be the full moon (last night, by the way). We had a laugh, felt better that it wasn't just each of us, but both of us, and were able to go back and take the punches again and fight the good fight. That client? She wasn't happy, but she understood my request and did what I asked. Life isn't fair, but when it's not, you work to even the playing field.... and punch your lawyer (figuratively, please!)
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