I'm so glad I found this site. Every time I feel guilt creeping in, I come back to read and re-read everyone's replies and they let me know that it is the right decision.

I love that @SparkySmart, about not feeding the monster and they'll go look for food elsewhere. It's so true.

You know I've been desperate to find the courage to do this for a while and it's happening. I already feel like a huge weight is lifting off my shoulders.

Thank you all again and for anyone out there reading this and caught in their own toxic relationship, I hope it helps you too.