Wow! I'm glad you made it to a happier and healthier life.

Controlling people hide worse evils than we often imagine. There are too many narcissists, sociopaths, and even psychopaths off the radar. It's easy to remain under their "spell" for months, years, and even a lifetime as they don't let us breathe.

Coffee has also been with me in difficult times. We have a friend in common, dear @jayna.