I'm following this story with lots of interest and feeling a sense of hope for how far you've come and the goodness that you deserve. You sound terrific and I hope things keep progressing for you, slowly but surely, with a lot of healing under your belt. Hugs to you and happy new year!
M45 Bomb 6/09; EA 6/10; Divorced 1/11 Proud single mom of 7 little feline girls and one little feline boy "Fall down 53 times. Get up 54." -- Zen saying