After reading the update, I feel like someone just peed in my Cheerios, busted my balloon, licked the red off my lollipop. Truthfully, it is not surprising and I only have myself to blame for holding on so long. I think we all knew what the outcome would be but hoped against hope.
Lesson learned and life goes on. While it definitely hit my wallet, I am not the only one. If we feel crushed, think about Chad. Whether he intentionally misled us or not, he had more to lose than any of us. Money can be replaced. Reputation is harder to rebuild.