I’m glad you got the chimney/fireplace working. That will toss out some nice heat and ambience.
I am sorry about the ongoing shenanigans from your SSTBXH (still soon to be ex husband). Come to think of it, that preceding extra “S” could stand for quite a lot of descriptive monikers for dear old H.
My XW was/is a vanisher, while your spouse just keeps stirring the pot. He is one of the more stubborn ones for sure. (Stubborn being one of the more charitable adjectives. lol)
Take care, and I hope you find time to look at the heat before the balmy-like frostiness hits.
D
Feelings are fleeting. Be better, not bitter. Love the person, forgive the sin.