I got a cat! I've always been closer to my pets than any friends or members of my family, my horse knew more about me than anyone when I was growing up. My cat got me through, and still does get me through, many bad times, including being diagnosed with life long illnesses which my family knew nothing about as I was living on my own at the time and I just kept it all to myself. Mike has also been my rock the last few years and someone I certainly couldn't do without.
Sideways350z, you need a solicitor, I've been doing family law for 13 years and your story echoes that of past and present clients!