That is some powerful truth. It is good that you expelled that poison, it can eat away if not dealt with.
The DB principles are usually a tread softly approach. The underlying focus is really your healing; saving the relationship, if it happens, is the bonus part.
One tries to get to a place where they act on beliefs and thought rather than emotion.
I like seeing that you have your feeling of power back. I found that no one can steal someone’s power; we actually gave it away, and like you just did, we take it back.
I think it’s going to take some time for the dust to settle with H.
DnJ
Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.