Chelle,
I know that this has probably been the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make, it takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage, it turns you from a victim into a survivor. And when we are in survivor mode, it’s amazing what we can deal with and accomplish for ourselves.
Based on the fact your mother and sister begged you to reconsider and try working it out, I think it’s safe to say they are not your best support system right now so it may be a good idea not to reply on them with THIS issue at hand. My mom was the same with my divorce years ago. For years she begged me to “do something” about my ex husband and his moods and his controlling. Yet when I made the choice to divorce she thought it was a bad decision!! WHAT…..I quickly learned not to use her as my support, at least not right away.
Him being corporative right now may be beneficial in many ways rather then having it dragged out through the emotional mind field.
Keep posting ((((hugs)))))