Geez, whoever did this is a real turd.
Bear, I sincerely hope you don't leave because of this ... one bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch, right? It really bothers me that someone would do such a thing and make you feel like you needed to leave ECF. Obviously you have every right to be upset but I have to think that whoever did this did so hoping for just such a reaction. Why else would they bother?
Personally I also think that you have every right to insist that Cherie (sp?) tell you who shared that information with her; that's only fair if she is going to put you on the spot as a result of having received it.
Maybe I missed a few posts on the matter but I didn't see anything that was out of line IMHO. In fact, I thought you were pretty restrained considering the amount of time you have been waiting. I doubt my response would have been so temperate given the same circumstances. And what can she really be upset about in the first place? The fact she didn't meet her obligation(s) and you voiced your frustration? Perhaps a little deflection in play here?
These are just my immediate thoughts after reading about this fiasco and obviously no one requested them but I couldn't help wading in ...