One giant leap forward! - Part 8

[T1000]

Thanks for all the feedback!

I'm finding it easier and easier to not let her have any influence on me. It used to be the majority of my guilt and feelings were created by her statements and accusations and now it has less effect than a complete stranger saying it because I know me more than I have ever known me and I know her more than I have her known her.

Most of these types of interactions are text based. When she texts me about money I realize that the importatnt part of the message is the boys might be going without so I looked into the situation with that in mind and nothing else.
The text about S2's birthday is just her opinion, so even though I feel it as a slight glancing blow it's just the ramblings of a confused and angry woman that has nothing to do with me.

I don't tend to state my boundaries over text because I can ignore my phone with ease plus I like the fact that it shows her that name calling doesn't work.
In person I would warn her and then walk away.

I'm getting more and more confident as time passes. I notice it in different areas of my life. I used to be the quiet one who hid behind others. Now a lot of the time I'm at the front making the noise (well for me anyway).

I don't look at W anymore and think she is all my future can be.
I do have to admit that the attention from the women has helped greatly in detaching from her.