I’m on my phone and am terrible at a lot of typing on this so will need to be short. But... first...
(((Cardinal)))
Omg. What an @ss. (I mean, what a duck.) this whole thing, the way he is handling it, shows how lost and ridiculous he is right now. If you are untangling a business relationship with this clown, honey, you are soooooo in the driver’s seat.
And of course I’m googling fraud and annulment in California and it is a JOKE that he thinks he can do this. First off, if fraud is the reason, the statute of limitations is 4 years from finding out the “fraud”. Explain to me how he tells a judge about your 17 year relationship and 10 year marriage and can, with a straight face, claim fraud. Honestly, from a business perspective this is probably good for you because he’s showing his cards and is clearly insane and greedy and just a real piece of work. No judge will take him seriously and his L is just mining his sad @ss for dollars. My guess is you’ll come out better than if he acted like as adult in the first place
You really sound so strong and awesome with your job(s) and everything... I’m so proud of you. Make your own rage room!! Rip something up or smash an old glass. (I tried this but sadly only chipped a mug after throwing it TWICE into the sink. Not exactly what I had imagined!!)
Re your MIL— do what your heart tells you. I have spoken a few times to my MIL 1-1 and I’m glad I did. I would have been okay just speaking my piece to her though, no response needed, and I sense the same for you. If you think it would be hard if she wasn’t supportive in some way, then avoid it. Only reach out if it serves you no matter what.
Hugs, C. We are all here for you. xoxo M
Me (46) H (42) M:14 T:18, D9 & D11 4/19 - 12/19: series of escalating BDs 9/20 - present: R and piecing