Just re-read post & saw my mistake. Still in a fog at times, sorry! I see what you mean about not just STFU, but validating now. Thought about this after my last experience as well, but I failed in that & wound up engaging with my view instead. Too tired and became emotional. I had success with validating before that. My progress will have many hiccups I'm sure & I'm forgiving myself for those. It's a long, unwanted journey we all seem to be on, but we will arrive somewhere, someday!
Me:46 H:42 T:7 M:5 MD(H SD):24 MS(H SS):19 MS(H SS):13 Separated on & off most of '15 WAH last left 8/15 WAH changed locks & Bank account of joint business 8/15