This story is about a  family that was destroyed due to a mother's deception, and showed the strength of the family tie and how resilient that tie is, no matter what strains it.  Yes, the family was torn apart, but this show very nicely shows how strong a family and individuals can become after successfully managing life's challenges.

So many outstanding characters portrayed as well as so many to hate.

I had two favorite characters throughout and will miss them now that it is over.