Jane, it's great that easy child turned to you and wasn't afraid to bounce the situation off of you. It shows he's still himself and hasn't been tarnished by time spent with difficult child and boyfriend. What a shame to have the trust between them shattered like that.
You've encouraged easy child to find his own place and extricate himself from difficult child and boyfriend - that's all you can do. In his own time he will do what's right for him. He sounds strong. (and incidentally so does your other daughter!). Hugs to you~
