Yes I am sticking to being polite yet business-like for any texts/emails to W. Certainly cannot be classed as distant or cold or nasty/passive-aggressive.
Yes I hear you about the light. It is not expensive so I could buy another similar one in the future.
I will continue to be assertive and confident. It is working - I think people are noticing. W will get to hear about it I'm sure in time. I'll just carry on. with my picnic. Feels like I've had some extra food delivered to me recently!
I do appreciate everyone who has contributed advice and thoughts (and the occasional 2x4!) to my threads over these past months. It has been invaluable, and really helped me make the mess in my head much clearer.
Me - 36, W - 32 No kids T - 8 yr, M - 3 yr Discovery - 14 May 2019 S - 25 May 2019 & D bomb - 29 July 2019 D & House sale final - Feb 2020