QOP,

First of all, I'm sorry that you're in pain and angry and sad.

I've not posted before for you as I don't have children or stepchildren...others here seemed to have more to suggest.

But...I did have an ON and OFF and ON and OFF and ON and OFF and ON and OFF relationship over five years with someone and I can tell you that ending that turmoil of YO-YO emotional upheavals permanently was the best thing that ever happened to me.

It hurts, I know. But now you can start recovering from the pain. Right now. Tonight. You're a sweet person and you deserve better.

As for Brad...DON'T LET THE SCREEN DOOR HIT YOU ON THE WAY OUT!

Pat

P.S. Have you ever heard about those afflicted with the Peter Pan syndrome? (I don't wanna grow up)