“My Mother-in-Law Took My Son to an Appointment — At 3 A.M., He Came Home Alone and Shaking”

years. It’s over.

I smiled and deleted the text. It wasn’t really over—there would be appeals, civil suits, years of legal aftermath.

But the important part was done. The children were free. The monsters were caged. My son was safe.

A year later, I stood before an auditorium filled with child welfare advocates, law enforcement officials, and survivors.continue reading …