Dear Eva,

I know what it's like to feel like a burden. I have been unable to do so many things for myself for so many years, and since the double vision hit I have had to be driven everywhere, like a child.

Yet, despite all this, my Ex and my Daughter would be infinitely worse off without me here. My presence and what I CAN offer more than make up for what I lack, or so I am told. On Good days I like to believe this.

So, know that your own opinion of yourself is not as important as how others see you. In the Real World your family are all quick to turn to you first at the first hint of a problem, and here we all care about you deeply. This counts for everything.

Take an hour and do something nice for yourself. Get dressed in your finest clothes, pop out for coffee, or just call at your Church for a chat with Him. Everything will be a little easier.

Dave.