It has been nice feeling safe and knowing we have a few months before our abuser gets out and starts up again. I have been granted Sole custody, until our abuser gets out and files for a modification. So really all that means is, the kids and I have to wait until your abuser is ready. Then we get to start the court cycle over again.

 People ask why does a woman go back. Clearly not so easy to leave. Learning to advocate for my family and having a support group, is what helps me get through this. Someday we may be free from all this.I shared with one of the woman from the Halle center who works in the sex crime division about our abuser asking to do jail time instead of taking probation again. In my opinion, I think that is the only way he could discipline himself enough to clear his head of  his compultion to gamble and use drugs and stalk people. No well minded person would decline probation to sit in prison. Scary, I try not to think about what would happen if he ever got joint custody*** I am going to keep my mind and spirit well and strong. I am doing alot of reading. She brought me some family law books. I am surprised to find that there is some cases concerning the best interest of the child. I have not found anything similar to our case yet. This hardly seems good considering how many woman and children are going through this and have gone through this cycle of abuse. I am looking for a case concerning children and domestic violence. When does the court grant termination of parental rights? There seems to be alot for parental rights. I never new it would be this hard to keep my family safe.Every night at bedtime my 10 year says ” Dont Forget To Pray”. He has a kind soul. I have to keep him safe. I pray for the strength and the wisdom to do so.