overjoyed her sons are home, she is also grieving the death of the father of her children.

 That man took care of me the whole 10 years, and I will forever, forever be grateful for being in his life and having my children with him,  Washington said.  I've never in my life seen anything like this from him. This is not him. 

Washington says she is fully committed to getting her sons the support they need after such a traumatic experience, and this visit from the officers played an important role in their healing. A fundraiser has been established to help the family cover expenses and support the boys' ongoing care. You can view and contribute to the GoFundMe campaign here.

In the meantime, if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, Inkster police urge you to reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

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