What a beautiful, inspirational post.

Hooray for you to speak with the courage of your convictions.

And not with malice or selfishness or spite, simply from your heart, for your sake and for your children.

And how wonderful that you could see through his silly, self-serving words, but not take it personally, recognize it simply as more evidence that he is not the partner or friend that you have grown to deserve and want in your life.

Congratulations, Cinders...on with your fabulous journey!
BmfA