From November 2005, this is my cast list:

Me � 25 and still living with my parents in the East Anglia region of England. I suffer from chronic health problems, which have and have had a profound impact on my life. I managed to complete my compulsory education and went on to do a BA Hons (Bachelors) degree at University College London. I was raised as a born-again Christian, which has also had a profound impact on my life and way of thinking. I am no longer a Christian and have since delved into Judaism and Islam. I currently indulge in writing, dabble in freelance web-design (by word of mouth) and study Interior Design with KLC. More about my interests can be found on Friendster.

Mum � My mum and I have a strange relationship! She often has to act as my carer so I depend on her a lot. It�s hard because at 25, I want to be free, but the dependency means that she is sometimes a little too involved and opinionated about my life choices. Otherwise, we get on well and tend to do activities such as: lunch, shopping and trying out tearooms! She used to be a teacher, but she is now retired and enjoys playing golf/travelling.

Father/Dad � My relationship with my father is mostly strained and at times none existent. We got on well until I got to puberty and then it was as if he didn�t know how to act as I was no longer his �little girl�. I am very grateful to him for putting me through school and college; he also allows me to stay in the family home free of charge. However, he has very high standards and morals, which means that I just constantly �let him down�. It�s very difficult to please him, especially with my health problems and so it�s come to the point where I now realise that pleasing him is very unlikely!! He also has issues with my current romantic relationship, which is made worse by the fact that I live at home still and can�t just ignore it!

Sister � My sister is 27. She recently got married and I was her bridesmaid. We didn�t used to get on too well, but now that she is settled and we are older that seems to be changing. I don�t see her as much as I would like to because she lives on the South coast, which is about a 3 and a half hour drive to our house.

BIL � My brother in law is just over 40. He is quite eccentric� being into model planes! I don�t have much in common with him, but we get on better now that he has married my sister. He recently started a new job as a commercial pilot for an executive jet company.

OH � My other half who I met online in 2004. He�s 24, of African and Middle Eastern descent, currently nearing the end of a visit to the UK. His work keeps him online a lot!! Our relationship has been fraught with one difficulty after another, but we are trying hard to stay together. It�s really hard being from two totally different countries and cultures, but we still have a lot in common.

Millie � My Yorkshire terrier. She�s 1 and a half and a bundle of trouble though she only weighs about 7 pounds. I love watching her antics as they keep me most amused and stop me from getting too depressed with my situation. I am currently trying to train her.

Cleo � My parents� dog. They rescued her from our vets, where she had gone as a puppy because the people whose dog had given birth to her had broken her leg. She is a mixture of German shepherd/Labrador and Border collie. She is a bit ditzy, but when she is training she works quite well. I used to do obedience with her.

Pippin � Our cat. He is about 11 years old now. My mum got him for me when I was 14 as my previous cat had died of cancer and I was suffering with a bout of depression. He weighs about 14 pounds and was hand reared as he was found abandoned as a kitten.

Moppa � A smooth, white haired guinea pig, who technically belongs to me. She�s 3 years old and was rescued� no one wanted her so I said I would take her. She lives in the conservatory and is quite tame.

That�s it really. I won�t write about my friends as I don�t mention them that much!!