But my smartest decision was to oppose his release from bankruptcy, which he attempted only three months after going bankrupt, while I had five years of repaying his debts still ahead of me. By doing that, I took some control over the situation and, winning my case, forced him to pay back at least part of what he had taken. Now, the whole matter is behind me, and I am sort of bored to write about it. In the meantime, please lend your obvious intelligence and compassion to the people who need help and to those who struggle for change. We can use your help.
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