Thanks again for all the wonderful support and praise on my handling of
that breastfeeding help call with the possibly violent mate.  Sadly, I
have tried to reach her and have been unable to.  I know this part of
the cycle all too well.  If I keep calling I run the risk of getting her
into more "trouble."  I left two messages on her machine, both with my
name and number only (not saying LLL or breastfeeding, etc.).  She knows
how to reach me and I can only hope that if she needs me, she does.

<sigh>  It is a helpless feeling but one that I am used to.  In my years
as a lawyer doing this work, I only had one client die at the hand of
her abuser.  That is actually doing well :(

Many have asked if they could refer to me or post me privately if they
think they have a possible abuse situation.  Please feel free.  I am
happy to serve as a resource.

Also, as a resource, you can refer moms to my Mothers as Survivors
Project (see URL below).

Love to all.

Jake
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Jake Marcus Cipolla: freelance writer & editor; work-at-home mom to Luca
(7/94), Nicholas (5/97), & Aidan (3/00); recovering lawyer; aspiring
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