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Dear Editor:
Being a parent has, undeniably, been one of the most difficult yet rewarding aspects of my life. Keeping my children safe is of utmost importance to me, and I never thought our family could experience domestic violence, until it happened to us.
I have been a resident of Hamilton County, specifically Westfield, since 2018. My son was in kindergarten at the time, and we had a daughter born in 2020. We were living what I thought was a blessed life. That is, until our world was turned upside down.
My son is a victim of domestic abuse and neglect caused by a family member. The situation, while sparing intimate details, became a real-life true crime documentary I did not subscribe to.
I contacted the Westfield Police Department which turned into an investigation. It was at this time I was introduced to Jessica Paxson. She understood the sensitivity of the situation and assured me that the Prosecutor’s office would do everything to ensure that our family stayed safe.
The amount of compassion Jessica has for my family was more than I could have asked for. She empathized with me for the pain my son endured and helped me understand the process I never imagined would ever happen.
Being able to communicate with a prosecutor so compassionate about the residents of Hamilton County is something I’ve not forgotten since the day I was introduced to her.
I could have never anticipated the pain and trauma my family experienced, and it is unfortunate that these incidents do happen. However, had Jessica not been the Prosecuting Attorney I worked with, our family would have felt a different outcome than what we experienced.
Our community is in need of a prosecutor who will be passionate for any family in need. I wholeheartedly believe that Jessica is the person for the job.
Kayla Eikenberry
Westfield
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I too believe after some research and meeting her that Jessica Paxson will be an asset to Hamilton County. I am glad she was there for your family in your time of need.