wow! I am truely glad you two are ok! It sounds to me that you have a very clear perspective of what you needed to do and reacted as needed to the situation.
I would talk to the landlord about releasing you from the lease since they have not provided a safe place to reside and for your familys safety.

Not shooting was smart as you only reacted with enough force to stop and put a end to the situation at hand. It is never a wise thing to act in a extreme violent action with people around or if you know you will be known, as per your previous experience. The old saying is you never tell on yourself and be prudent in every other case with others around.

Your better half acted in the same manner as you did and my hat is off to both of you as I only hope I will be able to act in such a manner if ever the situation comes on me like that.

I also live in the south area but in a little better situation but it can happen anyplace and I have been laxed in my use of CCW the last year or so. I will carry my weapon from now on. it goes with me every where but I tend to leave it in the car which does no good if needed.

If you find a new place and I am in town I would be more than happy to help in any move if that is what you decide. I do have a truck , its small but its still a truck.

good luck and keep us up to date.
thank you jon