Thank you for sharing, FormerDoormat.
I have started assuming everything he says is a lie, but sometimes I forget that and I let myself hope. I will feel a bit comforted, though, knowing he is going somewhere safe with his family. Assuming he stays there.
I know I'm letting my happiness depend too much on what happens to him...I'm going to post a video on a new thread about "being alone" that I think will be of interest outside of this thread.