Thanks so much for the support, and helping me understand, that while I do need to remain calm and positive, my feelings and boundaries are appropriate. This portion of DBing is proving to be difficult for me. While I do wish to keep my head high and be upwardly positive, I don't want to loosen my grip on ANYTHING that will negatively impact my future. It is very hard for me to debate or defend myself without being considered a "bully". That word is being thrown around by her, and all of her cronies, like it was my middle name. It's discouraging.
