Dear Lousia,

I am sorry to hear you had to go through what I do. I would never wish it on anyone. My husband does not drink, but he is very jealous and controling. When we were first married, he was the most loving and caring husband a person could ask for. I was a little suspecious of the degree of protectiveness. He seemed to try to keep other men at least five foot from me. As the years have passed he has only grown worse.

I will consider your offer of opening your home. I wonder if Kendra’s offer of plane tickets still stands? I just feel like I am turning into a huge burden for everyone. I don’t want to get in anyone’s way. I don’t expect anyone to take me in. I created this mess with Jack. Rightfully, I should stay here and clean it up. I would not leave at all if I had not started to fear for the lives of my girls. I have noticed in the last few days, Jack has started turning his agression toward them as well. I could never live with myself if the girls were ever hurt by him.

I will email again as soon as I can but for now I had best go. The girls where at Storytime at the library again and now I see them coming this way. So far, Jack has not found out about my use of the library computer while the girl have an outing.

Please send my greetings to Kendra and Louie. Let them know I am alive, not doing well, but making it. I will try to write to them as soon as I am able. Tell them I am one step closer to freedom.

Sincerely,

Audrey Jackson