I went for 28 years without a yf that finally made me so ill that I was unable to look after myself until 5 yrs ago an ex yf, who had lived with me 25 yrs previously for three years, introduced me to his 11 year old stepson who had behavioural problems and I quickly recovered from my illness. He has been with me almost every day since and is now independent and happy with a full time job, so I now feel my life has been fully fulfilled.