Long story short, I was wrongfully terminated a year and half ago. Due to an ex-girlfriend originally getting me a job at this business. When things went sour and I went my own way by moving out/blocking communication from her and from all platforms. She retaliated and sent a letter of false accusations to said business. She also sent a former friend/former employee to the business to spread false rumors. I of course lost the job in the end when I should of hired an attorney. In the long term I was unable to find another job after landing several interviews at several companies. I have been fortunate enough to build up a consistent cliental through word of mouth and hustling since the time being. This company had the audacity to send a birthday email yesterday that never existed the year prior. I have been in therapy prior to the firing, and after dealing with an abusive partner. My reputation among my peers was extraordinarily damaged from the incident. I had several clients tell me to pursue a defamation lawsuit. I’m not sure what to do at this point