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."
. 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.