Yes, great job Leah.

It's a new day and he's not in total control here. At any point, you can walk away if you want. You've been choosing to hang in there, and you need to remind yourself of that choice. I don't want you to feel like you're a victim at his mercy because you're not.

What I would try to do is find your mojo again. If he sends you a snarky text about your availability, rather than get annoyed, giggle to yourself. And if he doesn't answer in what seems like retaliation, giggle some more. Don't let the small stuff get you down, because, honey, you've been handling some pretty big stuff with aplomb. Most people couldn't do it.

So dust yourself off, put your head up high, and get out there and conquer the day. You had a down moment but it doesn't define you.