I get the impression that you are mostly practicing 'what to say' and doing it without emotion. If so, you might find it more productive to practice changing your emotional state, i.e. moving from hurt to compassion, instead of hurt to anger. That's what that Stosny guy is good at teaching.
yes, it's hard to put together a statement. how long should it be? i don't think it should be a speech.
you know what it feels like? going on a first date and trying to impress a guy you really like but you're too shy and you're afraid you're going to say something stupid .. my run-on statement of the day. sigh ..
but i don't know what my "compassionate" look looks like. i'm also concerned that his posture/look might throw me off and trigger me to dig. because i'll be trying to negotiate in good faith and if he gives me a hard time just out of spite, i will be discouraged.
in all honesty, i only wanted what was best for us. no hidden agenda, no ulterior motive.
