I could demand accountability without taking pleasure in their fear.

That was not weakness.

It was the kind of strength I wanted to practice from now on.

PART 25

Almost a year after I left the condo, our divorce became final.

The agreement reflected months of negotiated disclosures and valuations.

It provided for division of certain marital assets and retirement funds, and resolved outstanding household debt obligations.

It did not make me fabulously wealthy.