I'm so glad your brother came through for you.

Your experience reminds me of my daughter fleeing her ex (who came home from Afghanistan very agressive and scary). Several friends gave household stuff, we scouted thrift stores for dishes and pans and I even found a vacuum cleaner which had been discarded and only needed emptying!!

Books are such great things, providing temporary 'escape' for resting the mind. I hope things continue on the path of mending and healing.God bless.