I wish I knew what to say. We love you, hope that helps. I read that it is very important to keep being physically affectionate with your daughter (lots of hugs and kisses and cuddling) so she can get back to the idea that touch can be good and healing and all that she used to think it was... but individuals vary, and my best hope for her is that she's inherited your courage. You might have to have it for her for a while... and best of luck with smoothing things with your Mom, this doesn't sound like a good time for a family feud. Can it be that she isn't OK with the fact that you've "gone public" (well, gone to the police) with the abuse? I hope all looks up and skies get sunnier over the road which will, in this world, remain bumpy.

I wish you all the shock absorbers there are, so you'll keep on traveling.