Yeah, I'm glad you've mad a positive move - taking back a bit of control must feel good. And if this new guy is any good, he'll recognise that you're trying to make positive steps and make his job when he gets there a little easier.
You don't want to be a zomble. Even the sht in life is better than that. You're going to come through this feelin good that you did. And I know we're 1000 miles away (or not. geography isn't great) but we don't give up on you.
Thinkin about you xxx