I'd keep the email because it might be helpful as he made monetary promises.

There is nothing to respond to. He's made his position clear.

Last Resort Technique. You've told him how you feel. If he wants to file, he will. Let that be his job.

GAL, do nice things for you, become the person you want to be.

Me 57/H 58
M36 S 2.5yrs R 12/13

Let me give up the need to know why things happen as they do.
I will never know and constant wondering is constant suffering.
Caroline Myss