I've been working every "beyond-3D" tool I have for the last nine months, and am having to ditch, compromise, etc, or face a situation several degrees worse.

This isn't my first time around this loop either. I've lost count of how many times I've done everything in my "other talents" to better my situation, only to be forced to focus on the 3D solution as the cliff approaches. I know the repetition is due to me, but all of my "beyond 3D" searching and intentions produce zero results in this area.