She could be depressed, OP. It's a tough world out there and getting tougher. I wouldn't push the AP classes or sports if she's not interested. Time in nature and perhaps a low-impact creative hobby (chorus? Crafts?) will get her through. Been there, survived that, but it's sad.

I lost my job last year, but have a new job as a subcontractor. I like the work and the people, and would like this to work out, but the small subcontractor who is technically my emplpyer says I can withhold taxes in either Maryland (where I live) OR DC, where I work, but not both places.
Does this make sense? I don't want to be socked at tax time-I like getting a refund. I want taxes withheld in both places. I have to file in both places; I rent out my condo in DC and thus earn income there in addition to my salary.
Thanks for any guidance. This is new territory for me.