You sound very grounded Ancaire and that is really inspiring as you have come a long way in a short period of time.
The tears will come to a stop when they are good and ready, you've had a lot to deal with, they are a natural response and should be welcomed as part of your healing.
Maybe now it's time to turn a page and start a new thread with a new title to reflect your new focus and direction?
- Nobody has ever learnt anything important from happiness and success; problems make us grow - Consult your plan, not your feelings - If you haven't set goals, how can you expect to achieve anything?