Thank you all for your posts, for your love, for your prayers and support. It means so much to me. You will help me to stay strong, as I know there are going to be some tough times. Thank you, too for the resources, especially the link to the PA statutes. I've been procrastinating, but I do plan to get some counseling and legal help. I'm wondering, will the DV shelter only provide me with resources to obtain financial assistance if I file a PFA? So far, Ex (it feel so good to say that!) has been complying and does not come into the house. Tomorrow we are getting together "to talk" (his words). I'm still waiting for a portion of September's rent from him. I'm stressing about it already.

Again, thank you so much for all your support. Hugs to all!