It sounds like you compromised yourself, in order to do your N a favor, some time back?
And now he's using it against you?
Now your only defense is the unlikely truth.... and he's spreading lies and confusion so quickly, there's never going to be any clarity.
I'm so sorry this unfair attack has been launched.... even sorrier you have to accept and live with it, beyond weathering the storm and presenting the facts with as much dignity and honor you can muster. That's all you can do.
He doesn't have any dignity.
Nor honor. ::shaking head::
Those are two things he can't take from you....
though it may feel he's stripping you to the bone.
He can't do that.... unless you let him.
Please, be calm and take refuge in the fact that you're a decent human being... you can look yourself in the mirror, and know that you'll live as an honorable being.
You won't grow old and die with the self hating knowledge you were a manipulative, predatory, hateful.... mean little spirited person.
That's his burden to bear, when it catches him.
You?
Go out and enjoy the weather, reading, your work, your friends.... but please enjoy the blessings you have today.
One day at a time.
He can't take that from you either.... if you don't let him.
Lighter