Did you ever read the Maya Angelou quote “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time” ? It’s been one of the hardest yet most important lessons in life for me but it’s a good quote I try to remember when situations require it.

From all you’ve written here would you say Kate has shown you who she is? It’s now up to you to act on this knowledge.

PS Please don’t feel because I’ve written this that I think I’ve got a better idea how to handle these things, I have really struggled with people treating me badly over the years and I’ve been the one who’s made excuses for them. I do understand this can be a difficult process for some of us.