Thank you for your insight. I just don't know about my 'ex.' Not sure where he falls in the whole MLC mix.
I have the chance to find something good for me now. Whatever that may be. My healing took a long time. I now remember my worth and the things I deserve. The situation tore apart my self-esteem. It is nice being 'pursued' a little to remind me that I am not the ogre that he presented in the beginning.
The damage has become 'minimal' for me, thankfully. But I had to grieve the whole thing to get here. I was a mess.