What a good year this has been.....

[Kman]

Hi f21-

Hope the waters are receding and all is well-

Not smart, as it's my only phone and it's destroyed now.

Well. that's one way to make sure you don't accidentally answer any more phone calls from him.
Kidding. A couple of months ago I accidentally speed dialed XW when trying to call someone else, so I know how you can kick yourself for "phone errors." It happens...

He seemed interested in working something out together.

Funny how that happens now that you've drawn a line in the sand and made it clear that you're not going to be a pushover to whatever he asks/attempts to force your way...

he hasn't been so motivated before to work as anything that resembles a team.

Again - because he hasn't been made to do this in the past.

Even though the whole situation is tough overall, your actions are directly affecting it going in a direction that is better for YOU and that you are entitled to. He tried it the usual (his) way, gave it the full court press (like with the quit claim) and got nowhere. Now he has to try something he's not used to - namely, not calling all the shots himself. Good for you. Sometimes it'll be easy and sometimes it'll be tough, unfortunately that's the way it goes sometimes - but you are doing great - keep it up and hope you get to feeling more positive soon - you are one of the most positive people around here, and that's going to be the other huge advantage you'll have as you go through this. Hang in there-

Kev