Well it is a new day, but outside of this and since I'm awake, due to being additionally stressed just before bed - I am happy that this past evening my daughter, husband and I made it out to the mall and for the shared joy and enjoyment in being able to do so and for some Halloween costume purchases.
As for the wee morning hours, the night before, I am happy that instead of feeling once again helpless and powerless and my health and reason at the mercy of another family member, I chose to walk right out the door at the first insult and his ongoing resentful game of crowding and confusing me, and I continued walking for 3 straight hours.
After, 3 hours of straight out walking in some healthy cold, I reached a police station and was able to get a taxi home from there. The bonus was that not only did I not have to allow manipulation, nor be made to feel mercilessly devalued and controlled, but all day earlier my body felt healthier and mentally and emotionally I was empowered.
This all made me happy.