Hi Nblost it's good to hear you are doing OK. You question whether "...but I almost wonder if I should have gotten angrier earlier..." it might have perhaps made a difference. Shoulda, woulda, coulda, you're here now and there is no sense in looking back. I'm so sorry about your girls, have you thought of perhaps having them see a professional to help them through this? I'm so very glad to hear you are doing well and you are receiving emotional support from your new friend as well as your girlfriends: at times like this you can sure tell who your friends are! You need this. And as for your H, well......, his life will continue to speed towards the cliff. He has seen the reaction from your daughters now, and if that wasn't enough to jar him from his selfishness, then what will. The biggest thing now is for you to focus on yourself (which you have been doing) to retain your sanity.

Wishing you all the best.