@cotcondi1 Take heart, the best thing I love about this place is the people. I can relate so much to your story it's scary. Everything before the Mom part, in my case my father just took off when I was 1 1/2, leaving my Mom to support us both on a waitress salary. Then I grew up feeling like she held it over my head. It still bothers me 40+ years later. I think you will like it here, it is a therapeutic outlet that feels safe with good people like @sykochica. I hope you stick around and have a great day today good sir !