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I feel I have gained a good amount of self-respect within the past few days by not devoting all my time to his needs, anger, control.


Good for you. When we expend so much energy on the X, we do not have anything left for us.

And if becoming the person you need to be excludes an R with X, then this is the path your head and heart have choosen for a reason.

Be strong for you.

Have a great weekend and thanks for your insights.