My three children and I endured years of abuse from my husband — a domestic tyrant. He beat me and our children, struggled with alcohol addiction, and had a gambling problem. I stayed because I was afraid and had nowhere to go. Outwardly, we looked like a perfect family. We didn’t have our own home, so my husband took out a loan to buy an apartment. According to our arrangement, he would “pay” the loan, and I was responsible for supporting the family. I worked constantly, never shied away from any job, even while on maternity leave. After another violent incident involving the children, I finally managed to take them and leave. We’ve been living in a rented apartment ever since. During the divorce, I discovered that the loan had never been paid, and since it was taken during the marriage, both of us are legally responsible for it.The bank blocked all of my accounts — including my salary and child support payments — and the enforcement service withdrew all the funds. Recently, I suffered a heart attack and several strokes, which left part of my body paralyzed. I’m currently undergoing rehabilitation and truly believe I’ll recover enough to work and support my children again. But right now, we’re left with no money and no means to live with dignity.