We all undergo some massive shifts of change in our lives.  Some are the result of choices we make deliberately and others occur against our will.  About four and a half years ago, I left a job that provided me with the ideal circumstances.  I was able to interact with countless numbers of people from all walks of life on a daily basis.  The schedule was varied, and although my hours could skyrocket during certain seasons, I never felt locked in.  I liked the company I worked for, the majority of the people I worked with, and my manager was someone I had known since almost the beginning of my years in retail.

In June 2010, I found myself in the middle of an abusive relationship with a man who was bound and determined to get me out of the area.  I was offered a job for a company in the…