Ackerley did not stalk us.

He tried to help us, and I lied to him because I was terrified.

Two nights ago I understood that if I kept protecting the man who was hurting my child, I was going to lose her.

So while he slept, I took her, and I drove her straight to the county family-services office, and I asked them to protect us both.

She is safe.

She has been safe since that night.