thanks for your reply. I think i just need friends. i'm in glasgow married with ds 3yrs and 2 older stepchildren b 20, g 18, who i love most dearly. been with dh for 14yrs, married for 7yrs, but as you can tell 10yr age diferance. dsd lives with us, because dh and i was fighting, or should i say i came off second best with bruses. my family live 150miles away, all i have is dh, dsson, and dsdaughter and my wee lad 3yrs, who should not have to see or hear things! feel better dsd is now living here, we have a great bond, i feel safe!