Okay, I'm content with my choices. My 16 soon to be 17 year old son, needs his mother more than I need a lover. I'll see him less often. My family is always my top priority. Leaving my son on his own for a few days at a time this past month has caused him to grow up and show some respect. I've never neglected my children. He has learned to cook, is learning that money doesn't grow on trees, and, hopefully, will respect me more as I show him what the real love of life is. I love my kids more than anyone in the world. So proud of them, and yes, happy my 25 year old is working, loving, and compassionate man. Now, I'll use what's left of my time to help my younger boy.

ROse, you are my friend, for 3 years, and you know me best. I appreciate your own life experiences that you've shared with me. Sometimes, I believe, the only way to know a friend is to share in some of the worst of us.

Thanks again to all of you here. This forum is the only place I've gained true insight.