Tired and depressed

Less than half an hour left at work now. I'm looking forward to getting home, and being with Ralph and the cats: my family. I'm more depressed today than any other time this week, except yesterday, of course. But yesterday had consolations and distractions - rarely seen members of the extended family, mutual support, the duties of the immediate family as hosts, all the things the occasion is designed to provide.

The week's been hard and I feel emotionally battered. This surprises me, although I'm not sure why it should.