Yeah...all WASes have to demonize us otherwise why would they leave such great people?? Yep, ugly narrative ensues so they can get friends and family on their side. Phew! I do wonder what really happens when they have their life review after they die and see all the damage left in their wake with their lies.
Keep it up...you are doing really good with keeping your distance while being cordial in your interactions.
I wanted to circle back to the name thing. I would still continue calling W by her name in the emails. I continued calling Ms. Wonka by her name despite her "refusal" to acknowledge my name for years and years. It was not too long ago that she finally came around to starting her opening greetings with my name.
Be a little persistent bugger in that regard. Yeah, it bugged me too, but I took the long-view. Now, we call each other by our first names when we exchange emails/texts.
