I think exposure backfired?

[TimeHeals]

Now I know it's too late to change what I did, but I wonder does a move like this send the message that I am moving on and getting my own life, and that I'm not going to be a doormat, or does it send the message that I want a divorce? Cause I don't. I've said that repeatedly. Will he interpret this as my caring for myself and being independent and strong? Or will he interpret it another way?

Honestly, who cares what he thinks? You have to protect yourself, and the sooner you do that the better. If you constantly wonder how is going to react, you are still a doormat no matter what you are doing.

You are just a doormat in denial

You have to do the right thing, and protecting yourself and your home are--among other things--the right thing.