They didn't call him Christmas eve or Christmas day. I feel so bad for him. I know this is off topic compared to my original post.

This man provided well for his family. Then, 20 years into the marriage, his wife fell out of love. She found someone else and pursued divorce. He fell apart and drank himself into homelessness. Then he turned things around a bit, met me and he and I have been together - sort of - for many years. He is old now and in failing health . . . can't hardly walk. He lives on his Social Security. I stay with him to provide the care he needs. I do this for free. He's in clean, comfortable, attractive surroundings. He hasn't drank in almost 20 years. He's not bothering anyone. When they call him, he just wants to know if they are all okay. He's not an attention hound. He complains about nothing.

I don't think he'll live more than another year or two . . . if that. He's not a burden to his kids in any way.

They seem like decent people - more or less.

Yet . . . Christmas . . . they don't call to say "Hi Dad."

I'm horrified. I'm depressed tonight.