I am a single mom of a wonderful 3 year old boy. My son's father is an alcoholic and abusive; he now has CDV charges against him, for which i am told i have a 50/50 chance for a conviction....trial by jury. I live in a christian based, church funded,safe house. The people here used to be supportive, i also attend college full time, but for some reason they have changed not just towards me, but all the women here. I have discovered they may have a history of unchristianlike behavior. I hope the rumors are not true, but i am waiting on word about a low-income apartment i have applied for......please pray i get this place, for me and my son to have a fresh start. I am also fighting for custody over my son with this same abusive man. I hope my son's father gets well and does the right things, but my son needs to be with me. It is hard to believe someone can be charged with a CDV and fight you for custody. I did win round one, i have temporary custody, and he has supervised visits, but things are really going to get tougher, and i have no attorney. The first hearing, i handled on my own with the advice of someone in law, but they could not assist further. I am working hard to get my life on the right track and find independence, i have faith in God, but i also know the power of prayer. Please, if you are reading this consider me in your prayers..........thank you and God Bless