Fried - I only discovered he existed 3 years ago.
He was adopted out at birth by my aunt - we have the same father. Slowly he has discovered his other siblings - my other brother and I didn't want to wade right in there and tell him everything - we felt he was too young to understand, and wanted to protect him as much as we could from it all. He is 9 now and has grown up fast with all that has happened. I am presently in a horrible custody battle for him and do have temporary custody at the moment.. I don't intend to give him up without a fight. He asks me questions about his other brothers and sisters, and I tell him as much as I can - he is so much like them, its hard for me at times, but also very comforting.

I have a wonderful therapist and good support network, I owe my life to them.

Pets? LOL - I have 3 (large dogs) and 5 cats.. oh and then there is the hedgehog that visits seasonally... pets are very comforting, very loving and nurturing..