Nell, your decision is right whichever way you went. It's your decision and you own it so be happy with it.

Your revised email is conciliatory. My earlier thoughts remain but Good work!

Re moving home.....is that really what's right or could you try somewhere else temporarily just as part of your new life/new chapter? Going home is safe and predictable and home will always be there! Just random thoughts but I want you to consider other options...there's a big world out there.

Hugs Nell,

Cas