Mary Alice, it is my pleasure to take the time to lend you any help or support that I can. I know what it is like to be abondoned by those around you. Granted, in my case I was abondoned because of my actions, but abandoned nonetheless. While it is possible to overcome these feelings and this mindset alone it would be so much easier with a friend, a partner by your side... someone that cares. At least your son cares about you. I know my kids care about me. They are the only ones.