by Mary Hayes (Phoenix): Domestic abuse remains a topic of discussion so horrendous and difficult to comprehend that the why or what of circumstances never explains the outcome. It is a tribute to Natasha’s mother that she expressed her love and support for her daughter while living in fear daily.
Although together they sought and received help in shelters, the mental health status of their pursuer never was questioned or restraint exhibited. Because this man was ‘troubled’ the whole family suffered and paid the price. The mother and daughter, loving, intelligent, trying to lead a comfortable happy life were always in the shadow of an unfathomable tragedy. What a loss for Natasha. What a brilliant recovery to achieve harmony in your life.
