Well, since I talked about the sexual abuse from my father to both sides of the family I have no family except a brother in Abbotsford BC. My mother passed away when I was 23 years old and I have stayed away from the father as I think the last time I could have killed him..

So I have 7 friends that don't judge me and tell me to take care of myself and that I am a loving, caring person. Who cares if I am retired because of this illness and continue painting your beautiful abstract paintings.

For these friends I am so grateful but family has rejected me.

So count your Lucky stars that you can be there for your brother, just being in his presence is a blessing.