Sadly, I must say that for me children are all and everything. Sadly, because I have lost my belief in family, still suffering from my own childhood abuse (into teenage years and beyond) and witnessing how my children's mother together with those despicable "social services" continues her selfish and cruel crusade. I have no belief left in family. I believe in love, respect, kindness, empathy, my children and friendship. I acknowledge that therein lies a big irony because it is family that should provide all of this and be your best friends. I do not have it, I do not see it. I am my children's father but I like to think of myself as their best friend.