thanks so much and yes i think there was lots of things going on that i knew nothing about lies and deceit all round, main offender and instigator the husband and sons followed up as finding out bits and pieces from the younger one ...son number 3 married an alcoholic, and is now fast becoming one himself, and having never smoked has been introduced to this by his wife who is 14years his senior. son number 2 has many issues, at 38 is still not settling in any relationship, and i suspect he is struggling with his sexuality..ad infinitum ..i think the catalyst for it all was the breakup, it definitely put the cat among the pigeon.. i am still reeling and trying to pick up the pieces !!! as for me, i have tried many things it is easier said than done, so i am settling for solitude and hope in the man in the sky
