<p>It sounds like you’re not thrilled with the idea of staying home this term…but there is something telling you that is the right thing to do. You say your mom and you get along well. SHE will need some extra support during the coming weeks. So will your sibling(s). </p>
<p>You are not “halting” a degree program. You are “trying” some courses to see if a course of study might be right. I would suggest taking the ONE course near your home and being there with and for your family. I think this is one time you should perhaps put them before yourself in this decision making.</p>
<p>I hope that my kids would make the decision to be here with their dad or me if something like this were to happen in our family.</p>
<p>School can wait…family situations like this cannot.</p>