Hi Steve - Thanks for the update - And never apologise for being a pain, because you absolutely are not. I too had a father like yours,, followed by a husband who was the same. Throughout my adult life I have never been brave enough to stand up for myself particularly at work and have been bullied, almost to the point of a breakdown and as a result had to leave a job that I loved. About 5 years ago I started to really work on myself, to try and clear the c**p and to learn to love myself and to be the person I wanted to be. I now lead a spiritual life and try to use what I have learned to help others. This is my path and the work that I know I came here to do. Everyone I meet who is on the path to Spiritual Enlightenment ALL feel the same, all felt they didn't really belong here, that the energy here "weighs them down", that they don't quite fit in with the "norm" and all bar none have had one or both very difficult parents to contend with. I have to say that all of them are beautiful,, sensitive, special, amazing beings who have so much to offer this planet when it is ready to listen. They have all been damaged by life, but are all now going out and helping others in different ways. I just want you to know that you are not unique, you are not alone and you have an important role to play at this time. You are doing really well and you need to continue to do the work on yourself. You have a lot to offer this world Steve. If you could find a spiritual development group in your area, I guarantee you would never feel alone or different again, and it would propel you forward at an amazing rate. don't worry about the Agency, just ask for inner guidance, pick up the phone and tell them that this is simply not for you. You will feel amazing afterwards. Remember that the only thing to fear is fear itself, sit quietly with your feelings, acknowledge them and let them go out into the universe. I am sending you much love and light. Amara xx