Michelle is a single mother, caring for her 10 year old son, Jaden, and her infant daughter in the peacefulness of their new home. She hasn’t missed a day of work in years, doing her best to provide them with everything that they need. She loves them deeply. She knows that as they grow older they will likely learn the full extent of her sacrifices and the courage that it took for her to drastically change the environment in which they live.

Only a few short years ago, Michelle lived with the father of her children in a home filled with abuse and hateful words. Over the years there would be occasions that the neighbors could not ignore, his verbal abuse and physical violence toward Michelle would escalate and a call would go out to the police.

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