And by the way friends I do feel a wee bit stronger with the dimness. I am beginning to see he will never look at his part in all this as long as I"m there to be a punching bag. Last week he called me a (four letter word that starts with "c") and I must say he cannot be rewarded by me being around and being pleasant. As much as it kills me to leave my son with him alone, I plan on either being detached or leaving immediately in a detached way and staying the night at my neighbors - to protect myself! Not to make a point, not to get a reaction, but to keep myself from being hurt.
We will tak in MC next week - although he is already finding it hard to make time for our app. so we'll see if he has the courage to show up.
Feeling much better with all your support and after going to my IC again today.