Thanks for all you support and suggestions guys.
I've just been talking to my sister, and she definately hates him, it's not that I'm putting the words in to her mouth. I get the impression that she's very much resolved to kick him out. Just that her daughter wants him to stay, and although she is only nine, she's very willful.
I've expressed my own opinions too, as to the nature of his character (or lack of). I also let her know something he said to me the first time we met, about he was going to be top-dog in the family etc. I've never mentioned this to anyone before (t set the tone for our relationship all these years, I have never liked him).
I've told her, which ever way she wants to play it, I am on her side and will be supportive. I did mention that I felt it would be a good idea to have a change of environment, as much as possible, at least in the short-term.
Though she lives close to her mom and myself, she's pretty much on her own and isolated, and in a volotile and emotionally corrosive evironment (neighbours are a mixed bag too).
I'm going to continue, as and when appropriate, say what I feel and suggest courses of actions and concerns I may consider / take, should I be in her situation.
Thanks once again.
Jamie.
