Candice, 35, discovered her husband, Martin, was still obsessed with his deceased ex, Dakota. That night, she fled with her baby, Barry, and sought refuge with her parents. “I found the basement walls covered with her face,” Candice explained to her parents. “I’ve been competing with a ghost.”

Later, Candice overheard Martin confessing to his mother, Linda, that he wished she had died instead of Dakota. This heartbreaking revelation forced her to leave for good. However, Martin and Linda tried to force her back by breaking into her parents’ home, leading to their arrest.

Determined to protect her son, Candice moved to a new city, started therapy, and began a new life. “Healing takes time, but you’re on the right path,” her therapist encouraged. Though traumatized, Candice emerged stronger, creating a safe environment for her son. “We’re safe now,” she assured Barry. Despite the challenges, Candice was determined to keep moving forward.