My journey started after my kids and I left their father, my husband of 17 years due to domestic violence and abuse. The last four years with him were really frightening as he became violent and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Since he refused to take medication and the violence escalated, I was forced to flee to another state with our five kids, ages 4 to 13 in an old pick up truck. The next three years we struggled to get help and protection from the more...
