Cas has already said what I was going to say that you can't rely and shouldn't rely on H for your happiness or your compliments. I learn't that and I learn't to accept compliments from strangers and friends, you must too Nell.
I am glad you chose to walk away from the computer and not send any more emails and no don't ring the in-laws, never a good move.
You have proved many times that you have a fighting spirit Nell so use that to your advantage to distance yourself from the negativity coming from your H and use it to empower yourself to love yourself. Remember you have to love and respect yourself first above everything.
