my brother called - he is still having a hard time with this.

It must have been three months into all this before i confinded with my family what has happened. they are in calif, i am in texas so it was not so hard to keep the truth at bay. i knew i had to get somewhat of a grip on the situation so i would have at least some of the answers to the many questions, and be emotionally stable. my brother was the toughest. it has taken him this long to almost come to terms with it, can not say i wasn't disappointed that he hasn't written my son, and seldom calls but i understand how something like this can take one out of their safety zone, as it has my brother, he loves me and he loves my son, that will prevail. he called last night to tell me what a strong and intelligent woman i am, his way of support. i was telling him about the many people i have met through support sites and how thankfully i am surrounded by people stronger and a lot smarter than myself people with incredible drive, and i am thankful for all of you. - that is all i wanted to say.