I've learned over time to trust my instincts, Peace. I have little doubt you're likely right that it is at least a gambit aimed at your D. Whether from her or from him? Hard to figure that out, and not necessarily pertinent, right? Your D is the important part.
And yeah, I can see it has kicked up some unfinished business for you. That's not necessarily a bad thing though. The good thing about dealing with it now, is that it gets dealt with much more quickly and with finality.
The anger? Can you trace back what exactly the anger is about? I mean, I know the lack of integrity and lack of empathy, but by now I suppose you can expect that of him. He may not have the ability for any more depth than that.
Is the anger about more than him contacting your D? More than the lack of empathy and lack of integrity? I think it may help to know for sure. I'd hate to think his problems would affect you for the rest of your life. That would be the worst possible outcome in my book.
AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."