Wow, pinupgal, you keep up with that attitude and doing things to make yourself more independent and you'll be "taking off" like a rocket before you know it. It's great you are going for your driver's liscense even though it makes you sooooooo anxious!

For him to say anything to YOU about how another woman looks after all his bad behavior is just.... well let's just say I'd feel like punching him in the face.
What a jerk! You really do not deserve that.

Good luck on your new journey, your ADVENTURE, on your path towards self love. And please keep posting so we know how you are doing and so we can keep supporting you. Take Care of yourself.