You are a strong woman and you kept/increased your sense of humour even through tough times. Already you shine, buy I imagine that is only the start. Your situation has added stress layers interlaced with protective carapace covered with a dull dust of darkness due to the negativity/toxicness endured.
You are leaving all that behind you shedding the unwanted burdens. You are about to THRIVE. Enjoy.
Yes that attention must have been nice to receive.
Best wishes
R 25 years M 14 years S11 & S13 Working on it alone since Oct 2014 M in trouble a lot earlier (~2 years) Feb 2016. 1st R chat in a yr. Next R chat Aug'17 Still together