Over time the fear will go away. You will come to understand that nothing you do or not do can change how your X will or will not respond/deal with you.
I found that what worked for me was no response at all. none. nada.
Have you ever told you the lion story? If I did, stop reading now..
Okay here goes....what does a lion do when it is hurt?
It separates itself from the pack. It lies down away from the pack and licks it's wounds. It does not mingle, play or even interact with the pack. It really cares for it's wounds.
When the lion is STRONGER - not fully healed - just stronger. It joins the pack again. Stonger....
So maybe WR, you need to step away from interacting with H for now. Lick your wounds. When are stronger you can then find the way to deal with him.
Peace, Eric
"The difficulties of Life are intended to make us BETTER,not bitter". "Fear is a prison, where you are the jailer. FREE YOURSELF!" "Life is usually all about how you handle Plan B." - Jack3Beans
