(((Serenity)))And one more thing. You got a lot out of your system there. And he was both holier than thou, belittling and defensive. He's beginning to understand he doesn't own - or control - your feelings anymore.
Just don't backslide and let him think he does again.
Love to you, strong friend!

Gardener

"My soul, be satisfied with flowers,
With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them
In the one garden you may call your own."
Cyrano deBergerac