Help single mom protect family from domestic violence

Hi, you guys, my name is Sarah. I am a single mom to three incredible kids.

I am coming here today to ask for help with my current situation. I am extremely embarrassed, and words cannot describe the mental and emotional anguish and fear that my children and I are going through recently. I have been working hard to climb out of an extremely toxic and abusive marriage/former relationship. This past week, I have been picking up the pieces in every aspect while trying to fix the property damage that was caused to my house and my truck when entry was forced, all while sorting through the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon aspect of it.

Even though my kids and I have lived in a separate home for several years, our circumstances are no longer safe due to the emotional, mental, physical, as well as financial abuse we have to continually endure.

I have had to completely start over professionally, which included putting myself through school and learning a whole new trade since I have been out of the workforce for nearly a decade. I stayed home to raise and support my autistic son. He is 9 now and has many medical needs, which include being on a feeding pump 95% of the time to stay alive. He is also dealing with other serious medical issues that require my ongoing attention. I have not only had to be my son’s caretaker 24/7 but also battle my own health issues after suffering a major stroke.

With the blessing and help of my kids and family, I have recently reacclimated back into the workforce full-time and have learned a whole new trade. I have been doing anything possible to break out of the financial, mental, and emotional control and abuse.

It has been such a long journey of healing. Despite my efforts to peacefully co-parent with their father, it seems to be impossible due to his hostile nature. There is an emergency protective order in place to protect my kids and me that he has disregarded.

While I am extremely blessed to have this new job, I am falling short on monthly household expenses, essential needs, and my son’s medical bills, while also trying to obtain legal support to ensure the safety and protection of my kids and me.

I do not like asking for this type of help; however, I am left with not a lot of choice. I am incredibly humbled and grateful for everything. My prayer is that God continues to move us where He has intended us and that my family truly is able to experience the joy that is on the other side of the years of pain. I know that His promises hold true and that His goodness and grace will be ever-present throughout this upcoming battle. I pray that God gives me the grace and strength along this journey, and He protects us in mind, body, and spirit.

My kids and I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and support. We are prepared to face the hurdles that are ahead together and are so blessed to have the support that we have. I will communicate regularly with updates and what your generous support is being used for.