I know exactly how you feel. My story paralells yours. Its not easy to find a new job in this job market. The trick i have been using is LC. Just take things slowly one day at a time. When i feel really low and very sad, i just get out and take a walk. Trust me, i do a lot of walking lately. Like you i have a kid too. I try to spend a lot of time with my kid. Adjust your timings to work at different time where the chances of seeing the other person is very miminal like come in very early and leave early or whatever works for you. Use head phones and listen to music while you work to avoid her voice. Face away from the entrace of the cubicle. That way, you dont care who walks by. Avoid all the areas the co-worker visits. Park the car on the other end, take another entrance and exit to the building, eat lunch with friends at different time. This is day 7 NC for me. The first few days were worse. Lately iam not crying all that much but i do feel sad. Hopefully things will get better soon.
I know its very hard, but i hope you will figure out a way to not see or hear her. I know iam trying.
