Man Roz im sorry to hear this. I do understand though because my wife has a hard time with some of the things she has to do for me. She will jump for my kids if the say frog, but im invisible.
Maybe he just needs to think about things? I wouldnt let him take advantage though, your intitled to be taken care of. Sure he might not like it, but you didnt make the laws, and they are fair. Im sure if you ask either party they wont agree, but that is my point. Each person gets what is fair, and that means concessions from each.
Really I hope that you get what you want, need, and deserve, and will be praying that way for ya.
Love ya much!