I think occasionally somebody needs to get on here and remind everyone about the good things.

1) nobody is telling you you’re a failure anymore. 2) nobody is leaving a list of jobs on the fridge. 3) you don’t feel like your walking over egg shells everyday, your house is peaceful, it is your sanctuary now. 4) not only did you get free of the thing dragging you down, you got rid of her mother as well :)

No doubt it’s a tough position at the start, but as time goes by, the improvements in the general quality of your life is noticeable.

Number 1 piece of advice, cut them off cold, don’t talk, don’t reply, ignore at all costs. They are no longer your controller and have zero input in your life.