If you’re even mildly interested in politics, you likely know whoSarah Palinis.

She lost both the special and general elections to herlongtime friend and Democratic rival, Mary Peltola.

The two were married for 31 years before Sarah’s husband filed for divorce in 2019.

Sarah Palin with her children

Unfortunately, that also means every misstep they’ve taken has been widely publicized.

Many wondered if Sarah could be an involved parent and fulfill her duties as vice president.

That’s not the only time Palin has had to navigate a precarious situation regarding her children.

Sarah Palin with her son, Track

Track abused Loewe on more than one occasion and threatened to kill her.

Loewe revealed all this to theDailyMailTVafter Track was involved in another violent incident.

“I would call [Sarah and Todd Palin] and tell them.

Track Palin dressed in a suit

Loewe said that she feels bad for Sarah and Todd.

“Track drags their name through the mud and continues to do it,” she said.

Track’s ex-wife, Britta Hanson, also accused him of domestic abuse.

Sarah Palin delivering a speech

She told the police officer that Track was using medication and not acting like himself.

LaPointe noted that Sarah was “visibly upset.”

Todd said he retrieved the weapon to protect him and his wife.

Sarah Palin delivering a speech

Track got angry and told him he was coming to the house to beat him up.

Naturally, the incident made headlines.

And that was a promise,” she said, angered by the conversation’s turn.

Sarah Palin leaving the stage with her daughter Bristol

Guthrie promptly ended the interview, and Sarah managed not to say a single word about Track.

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She accused the U.S. government of not doing enough to support them.

Bristol Palin doing a radio interview

This had some veterans hot under the collar, with some tellingForeign Policythat Sarah was promoting a damaging stereotype.

It’s hard for her to go through this."

Sarah released a statement announcing Bristol’s pregnancy amid John McCain’s presidential campaign.

Sarah Palin delivering a speech

“They will have the love and support of our entire family,” Sarah said.

In an interview withCBS News, Sarah admitted that she was very disappointed by Bristol and Meyer’s breakup.

Then, she expressed her excitement about the coming baby.

Sarah Palin holding her son Trig

And I’m happy about it," she gushed.

Sarah was devastated by all the heartbreak from the couple’s split.

Sarah was appalled to hear that, saying, “This is so unnecessary.”

Trig Palin standing on his therapy dog

“That’s heartbreaking, Bristol,” Sarah said.

When Bristol elaborated on her co-parenting worries, Sarah nearly burst into tears.

“You have everything going for you to start anew,” Sarah said.

Sarah Palin posing with her daughter Willow

She was Alaska’s sitting governor and the mother of four children.

It was during this busy time that she found out she was pregnant.

Not long after, a test revealed that Sarah’s unborn baby had Down Syndrome.

Sarah Palin smiling with her daughter Piper

Choosing to have her son meant that Sarah had to put her fear aside and embrace the unknown.

“Trig just reminded me.

He, determined to help wash dishes with an oblivious mama not acknowledging his signs for up!

Sarah Palin smiling with her whole family

‘, found me and a lazy dog blocking his way.

He made his stepping stone,” Sarah wrote.

Willow invited her mom to enjoy the occasion with her and her friends in 2018.

Sarah posted the snaps to herInstagramaccount, captioning them, “#5thWheel!

Letting me hang w ‘em anyway.”

My mom and sisters went all out for my bachelorette!"

The adorable family pictures featured the entire Palin clan, and they couldn’t look happier.

Sarah captioned the post, “Everyone needs a Piper Indi Grace in life.

Girl makes the world a better place!!”

This wasn’t the first time Sarah touted Piper’s personality.

You really are the best."

Sarah’s children came with her on the campaign trail several times, including pregnant 17-year-old Bristol Palin.

Sarah didn’t really grant interviews during the campaign.

“I’m wired in a way that I can take the criticism.

I can take the shots.