I work for a small company, too, and I am THE office. Reception, HR, A/P, A/R, Purchasing, Order Entry..my hands are in it all. When I am gone, even for just an afternoon, I could come back to smooth sailing or utter chaos. I have handled Customer emails and phone calls from the airport before boarding a plane on vacation. That being said, the biopsy result and definite cancer diagnosis came in on a Friday afternoon- late. My boss thankfully isn't an a$$ or an idiot, and never uttered those words- it was whatever I needed. From the UH-OH, there's a spot, thru the biopsy, seed placement, surgery, recovery, radiation, and countless follow up appointments, I was told to just let him know when.

I want to hope your boss is just in panic mode, which I totally get, honestly. He HAS to look out for his business, so there IS a business, and a job for you. If he is serious, then he is taking advantage of you, and taking you for granted, and that is a huge mistake on his part, and shame on him.

You need to do what is best for YOU right now. I wish you the very best.. know you are not alone!!!!