Thank you all for your responses. I want to respond to many of the things you all have said but first, quickly, to clarify what I wrote about being strong enough and smart enough. By strong enough I really only meant that I feel I am able to keep my own issues (history of depression and anxiety/panic attacks) under control enough to not lose myself to that. As for "smart enough", maybe that did sound obnoxious and I'm sorry for that. I only meant that I know him well enough not to believe his lies and to try and look for resources and support. I don't profess to be any smarter, tougher, or stronger than any of you. In fact, acceptance of my own ignorance is what brought me here.