Wow. What a powerful post!!! Thank you, missphit, for sharing this with us today.
I wish I could properly convey to you how hopeful and happy I feel for you right now. I know you are going thru a tough time sorting through all the belongings and such. That's nasty business. Just keep focused on the day when it is finally done and you are driving away from the madness and into a bright new life. Yes, you are blessed to have a loving family and supportive friends but I can tell that you deserve all that and more.
God bless you!!! Be well!