Once my youngest refused to see him. It was such an act of courage! After that, we were plunged into two years of hell. We were all on edge, but we still tried to find ways to laugh and find joy with each other.
Unfortunately, I also knew the law was not going to be on my side. The law can’t see persistent and insidious behavior unless it’s blatant. However, when he started acting out against the GAL, my attorney, and the therapist who had been appointed, everyone could now see what we knew. It still wasn’t easy, but others knew and that made the difference.
Liberation Day for all of us arrived when my youngest son turned 18.
Then the Universe stepped up for me. I met Tracey Mayer through my firm’s Women Helping Women private networking event. WINGS was the recipient of our charity partner, Love Purse, donations made by our guests. Tracey led me to the Chicago Bar Association (CBA)’s Domestic Violence Summit where I connected with John Sciaccotta, current president of the CBA. He and I decided to resurrect the Domestic Violence Committee as co-chairs.