The woman sitting across from me was living in crisis mode.  Fifteen years ago, I was just starting out as a court and family advocate.  Part of the job I loved was talking with the clients that came into our agency.  After hearing the woman in my office speak for close to half an hour, I was greatly concerned.  She was in a very vulnerable position.  Her current relationship was abusive.    And to make matters worse she seemed trapped in crisis mode. [Read more…]