P.P.S. "Still totally scared but I feel really good that I was able to set that boundary out there and know that I would be fine no matter what he did about it. Yes, it didn't make it any less painfull when he ran away, but there was a peace of mind that I did what I needed to do."

laugh. See? And, I don't often hear you say things like "I feel really good." PAY ATTENTION. You did something for yourself that made your life better and it did not hinge on Gabe's reaction.


Best,
Oldtimer