I RESPECT the heck out of you. You are one assertive woman. We often don't look at how assertive we ARE, instead choosing to look at all the things we did wrong. You protected your child and protected yourself from further misery and pain. You taught your daughter a valuable lesson about VALUE - yours and hers over someone else's. That makes you a great Mother in my eyes. First class, to be exact. You have my admiration.
Take good care!
T