Sofia, firstly I admire your honesty and vulnerability in writing. I can't imagine the depth but can understand the sense of betrayal.

There are many truths in the sayings that the people we are close to and love the most are the ones that can hurt us deeply.

I suspect not knowing how and why your Uncle got involved in such activities cuts as deeply as the realisation there was another side to him.

Powerful, evocative writing, Sofia, Muchas Gracias.