Peace, I'm like you in thinking the mlc was a set up and an excuse to go back to the ways of old. I do believe m xh will never recover from this and will remain stuck until the day he dies.
You've come a long way and are an excellant example of a "success story".
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.