Hi SHELLP, try to feel good about the fact that you got rid of this prat, hope he gets what he deserves when he goes to cpourt, of course it is hard to come to terms with what is happening, but you really must try to look forward, never look back, move forward and find somebody that loves you and never treats you the way this excuse for a man has. as for his family, as wingnut says, sod them, you don't need them, if they are in denial as to what a piece of scum they are related to, that really is their problem, wish you good luck and hope your life soon starts to get better, take care, Ray xx