Scout, I would let it go as May says. You can't negotiate with the personality-disordered, you just can't. They will take the toxic connection over nothing. All you can do is take the steps you must along the way to protect yourself. You have to let the rest go. You've tried to be reasonable. I'm cheering you on and love your descriptions of that wonderful little boy of yours and continue to find amazement at how plucky you are, particularly given your age. I love your attitude about life and decency. You are an amazing mom and are doing right by your son and that is what matters most.
