Part 2 gets much worse.... and my conclusion as to whether it is the "Negative results from COVID 19 or is it" at the end.
It seems that not only are you dealing with the fact that you had to rehome two of the three dogs (the oldest one had to be put down - Cancer), the kittens went to lovely homes (heartbroken) but the cat had to stay because she was pregnant AGAIN (had six cuties that I will not get attached to them). Sold all your household contents and I do mean everything by the 30th November 2020 but then get a visit at 21:00 pm on the 30th from the owner's Daughter giving a month free rent-free because you have been an excellent tenant for the last four years. Don't get me wrong, you are extremely grateful for the generosity, one doesn't get many people like that in the world anymore. But now there is a huge three-bedroom house with nil furniture. Sleeping on the floor is painful and then no fridge or washing machine is questionable, however, you firmly believe that this had to have happened to get rid of the RIF RAF and material possessions that you have carried around for 26 years, bad memories, and hard times.
You had to start afresh with a different approach to life BUT, this is the funny part (NOT), how are you supposed to start afresh if the director/s of the company that you gave your heart and would to for six and a half years, that you were "requested" to leave amicable is the very same people that are giving a bad reference when called? Telling potential new employers that they had been trying to work you out for ages because your work was not up to standard but COVID 19 was the help they needed. WAIT...WHAT!! Exactly!! Do they not understand what they are doing to a diagnosed "Major Depression" person? Do they even care?
Firstly, thank you for letting the person know that they are not welcome and you don't want them at your company anymore (two-faced much).
Secondly, According to my knowledge, your former employer may not give out bad references, and if they do you can sue them for defamation (if you have supporting proof of the reference)? Any advice will be appreciated. these bullies need to stop.
Anyway... a lot has changed but also has not. You only have one animal, still in the same house until 31st December 2020 then you must find a flat or cottage or something, still no permanent job but working online and you still have to deal with the bullies at your previous company.
My conclusion to my original question: "Negative result of COVID 19 or is it?" 80% COVID 19 - because there is still a struggle to a job and get up again, 20% not because straight talk killed no friendships!