A dark truth.

[Nexii]

Originally Posted by magnetaress [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

This would be my hope as well. That is so hard. Especially when family dynamics come into play and for children.

My mom could have financially separated but dad, grandparents threatened us with custody battles. So she decided to be there in my life. Rather than leave me completely alone at the mercy of my tormenter.

My grandmother was a good influence but the oof of being left alone with my father was tempting fatality.

Well that's another problem. Minors are treated like property rather than having any agency on what family member(s) they would rather live with.