After 10 years of domestic violence, my 3 children and I were able to move to the Transitional Living Center and begin a new life. I will be forever grateful to my case manager for helping me to organize my life, set goals, and move toward independence. I was very depressed, not really thinking about what to do with my life and she helped me to focus. To date, I have improved my English skills tremendously. I now have my GED and am making plans to continue my education. Teresa helped me to learn the real meaning of two very important words: determination and attitude and this is what has helped to keep me fighting towards a better life.