I'm a single mother who just managed to end an abusive marriage. My two kids are 3 and 5 years old and together we're all trying to heal from the pain of their abusive father and move forward in a positive direction.

There's not much to tell. I was always overweight and had low-self esteem. I married the first man who showed an interest in me and unfortunately, it turned into an abusive relationship and then marriage that last for six years.

I will raise my children to learn and grow from this horrible experience and they will become responsible, strong and successful adults. I will heal and grow into a strong, confident woman who knows what she wants out of life and doesn't settle for anything because she thinks it's the best she can do.