Hi, Hope. Work just restarted for me so I just now am able to catch up on your sitch. Be as tactical as possible when dealing with him and your D. Have you heard of people "dropping rope"? Basically just roll with whatever he says. Have zero resistance. If you don't tug, he won't be tugging as hard either.
This does not mean have no boundaries. But just do anything you can to not "fight" him on things.
I'm so glad you're going to school. It will give you something to focus on. It's your GAL. Find other things too, if you can.
The pain will not go away for a while. And when you think it's getting better, it slaps you in the face again.
Have the patience of Job. It's the only way you'll get through this.
