Carol had never really known her mom. As a child, Carol was left with her grandparents. Carol's mother had never wanted to be tidetied down, and wasn't going to let a little baby hold her back. Since Carol was old enough to understand her sad predicament, she vowed to never treat anyone the same way she had been treated. Carol wanted to brakebreak the cycle of abuse. sheShe needed help. It was on this day that carolCarol put in her application atto Westminster Valley. herHer time had finally come to make a difference.