[Pyramid*]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

absolutely, no two cases are the same and not always just because one of the people are "weak"

I don't like the word, 'weak'. I don't think it's correct either. I prefer to use the term 'vulnerable' as that tends to be far more appropriate - they are vulnerable for all mannner of reasons, depending on the circumstances.

Still the pits either way and for those affected (partner, children, parents watching on helpless, friends the same).