Do not worry about the validation. You are who you are. I am happy to read that you are making an effort to change and be more assertive. This is something I need to work on for myself also.
I can only imagine how tough this transition is for you to see your H and OW together. I wish I could provide insight to help.
I don't think I ever posted on your thread but I have read some.
I am confident you will thrive and be happy once again!
((MS))
H-46 XW-38 T-7 M-6 S-9,8,8,6,4 S 11/30/15, I filed 12/8/15 EA 2/1/16 D dismissed 3/24/16 PA 3/18/16 confirmed 4/22/16 XW files for D 4/1/16 - D final 11/17/16 Finally moving forward...