I understood how you feel a little bit. My niece is going through the same life I lived...Her mother is my sister, the only one of my family who ever showed me any caring, has grown up into her mother...I took care of her and my nephew almost completely. Especially my nephew who was always neglected by her. Even though I'm an adult I have no financial well being...I have not been to even see them let alone offer them some support and let them know they are cared for and loved. I wish I could say it gets easier or offer some comfort, but honestly, the only thing you can do is to remember you're only human and it's something even care at all.

There types of forums can be nerve racking. You don't get an answer back and you feel even more like no one cares for you. Especially when you hear such horrible news, when you need someone more than anything. I have been on that side of things before. I'm sorry I was unable to offer any words sooner.