Such a sad story. You were so courageous and strong that day. You took a major risk. What if police hadn't believed you. Luckily you were believed. Often victims of abuse aren't. Seems your mother never grew up. You were more the adult. Throwing hot coffee, destroying your room and peace, etc, was horrific. She had 9 children by 32. She must have felt scared when you left. Only for you, I dread to think what would have happened. It reminds me of the house of horror in Texas, about 7 years ago and one of the young girls escaping with a cell phone, and calling police. Luckily, she was believed also.