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On January 3, 2026, My mom lived through a terrifying domestic violence incident that no one should ever have to experience. What should have been a normal day quickly became a matter of survival. My dad physically harmed her during an altercation and refused to let her escape the home. She courageously called 911 and managed to get away thanks to her dad’s intervention, but not without deep emotional and physical trauma for the both of them.
When police arrived, the situation escalated there were weapons in the home, shots were fired, and SWAT was called in to ensure everyone’s safety. A shelter-in-place order was issued for our neighborhood while law enforcement worked to safely take him into custody.
Police were finally able to get my dad to surrender, and he was arrested on multiple felony charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated kidnapping connected to the violence that put our family in danger.
Thankfully, my mom survived this horrific ordeal, but her home was destroyed in the process. Everything she built her safety, her space, her peace was taken from her in an instant. Now, she is left to pick up the pieces, rebuild her life from scratch, and face the long road ahead.
Sadly, the financial impact has been devastating. With my dad in jail and unable to contribute in any way, my mom is struggling to make ends meet from monthly bills and rent to everyday living expenses, repairs, and the cost of creating a safe, stable home for herself again.
She never asked for any of this. All she wanted was a peaceful life, but instead she has been forced to confront fear, loss, and financial insecurity all at once.
My mom is one of the strongest people I know. She has been a caregiver, a supporter, and the heart of our family. Now she needs a community around her to help her rise again.
How Your Support Will Help
Every donation no matter how small will go directly toward:
• Basic monthly financial support (rent, utilities, food)
• Housing repairs and safety upgrades
• Emergency medical or counseling support
• Replacing essential belongings lost or damaged
Thank you for your kindness and support.
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We want to acknowledge that our dad is struggling with serious mental health challenges. While this does not lessen the harm that was done, we hope that he is able to receive the treatment, accountability, and support he needs. Mental illness can affect entire families, and we believe healing and safety are possible only when help is accessible for everyone involved.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges or experiencing domestic abuse, confidential help is available in Utah:
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Utah)
Call or text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org
Free, 24/7 emotional support for mental health crises, overwhelming stress, or thoughts of self-harm.
• Utah Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-897-LINK (5465) or visit https://udvc.org
Statewide support for survivors of domestic violence, including safety planning and local shelter referrals.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org
Confidential support, live chat, and resources for anyone affected by abuse.
• NAMI Utah (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
visit https://namiut.org
Education, peer support, and resources for individuals and families navigating mental illness.
• Emergency Services
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.