Being able to identify good relationships, all of them, has been an ongoing part of my recovery, too. The one common denominator I found with myself is that I did make some choices in friends 'before' that I wouldn't necessarily make today. Those 'friendships' have run their courses, and today is a new day for me to do the Right.Thing. for me and my little family.
I have found my new, improved choices are much easier to breathe in!!
Keep up the good work WTBH, you're doing GREAT!!!
This situation is just one of those "THANK you for showing me the truth" situations. You can even celebrate these women showed you who they really are and don't hold any grudges toward them. They gave you a gift. Truly!