Originally Posted by
Summerpeach 
That's not emotional support.
Emotional support is listening to them, offering them spiritual guidance, allowing them their good and bad.
It sounds like he's there physically more.
You say his kids are older, was he there for them when they were younger?
Also, did he do his steps, does he have a sponsor?
No he did the steps. I guess I am being too broad with the answer, somewhat fearful I guess who might read this. He has majorly emotionally supported, caring supports feelings. Talks to children in college as much as they are open to. Young adults in college are working on starting their own life so that can be a challenge. Listens to problems. He was there when they were younger as well.