Hi mum - things have got so hard for us all at the moment - especially Dad. We have all tried to tell him that he needs to get some help but he wont admit that anything is wrong. Im still doing my best and some days are worse for me than others. I have a new job that i am starting soon which i am really looking forward too, meeting new people and getting new friends is what i need for myself. I still go shopping with Auntie Vi, Auntie Carol and Joanne (still helping them to look nice) and thats great that we still have a laugh and remain positive towards life. I recently have been looking for places to live too... really excited about having my own independence and finally letting everyone letting me have that level of maturity. i really do miss you, i wish we could have you back so the arguing would stop cos i know you wouldnt have let it go on mum. Hope your peaceful up there, sleep well and i'll write again soon... love you Claire xxxxx