Hi guys, my name is Julia, I go by Lia. I'm a 34 year old stay at home mom to 3 children, Emma who is 2 and Aria and Cash who are 10 month old twins. At least I was a stay at home mom until now. Their father beat me pretty mercilessly. We have had problems in the past but nothing like this time where I was in fear for my life and the safety of our children. In the middle of the beating, I was able to slip away just long enough to alert his mother who was home at the time to contact the police. He fled before they arrived. The fight initially started over a discussion of our finances. He hadn't been working and I wanted to make a plan to support our children. Of course this is a sensitive topic but I never imagined that it would be this sensitive. Clearly I got the answer that I needed, that there was no plan and my bringing my concerns to him was apparently what sent him over the edge. My children and I have fled to a family members home but we are only able to stay here a couple days. From there I suppose it will be a whirlwind of shelters and moving around and figuring this out. As much as I hate to ask, I never thought I would be in this situation, I'm terrified, more terrified than I've ever been in my life and I'm asking for any help that you can give. I need to escape, as this is not the life that I want for myself and especially not the life I want for my daughters and my son. I put everything in his name so I have to start with nothing all again. Having transportation would help us immensely. It is basically impossible to get around with 2 babies and a toddler as I'm sure many of you know. I need to replace all my children's clothing . We are currently running out of diapers, formula and wipes and while I know there are resources they require travel and time. I will also need help with childcare while I look for work. I have been a stay at home mother for years and have limited experience on a resume but I am looking for employment in the Los Angeles area. If you have stayed with me this far, I believe I have proven that I can, at minimim handle a keyboard and perhaps a conversation & will clearly be a highly motivated employee . That being said, we have lost everything and could really use your blessing to get us on our feet. I am a good mother and my children don't deserve to see me like this. It breaks my heart for them because they did not sign up for this and quite frankly, I didn't either. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and I genuinely appreciate any and all of your help and prayers at this time.