Good on ya mate and like your attitude. I like your last sentence too and believe me, it wasn't my chosen path, but it is a happy palce for me now. Always remember you are only responsible for you (and your kids obv) and being the best you that you can be. If that is not enough for A.N.Other then they are not worth it, so don't get beat up about it.
As far as the text goes, fair enough. I am learning personally tho with MOT35, texts get misinterpreted so often that I rather speak about stuff, so you can clarify what you mean.