It’s very hard to ask for help. I really don’t like it. However, sometimes in life we need more than we have. In 2023, my life changed tremendously. My daughter left for her visit and has never come home. I have battled in court for 18 months. At one point, was victorious, but a new judge ruled and upended the progress and now we are going to trial. I never expected or thought I deserved to be cut out of my child’s life though I know I wasn’t a perfect parent-as no one is. However, this is where we are at. The other party has multiple businesses and endless family financial support. They are burying me in paperwork and costs, hoping I just give up. I miss my child. I want to be an active mom in her life. And to do that I need to know that I have tried everything possible to see her. She is young and she deserves to have everyone who loves her in her life. She has aunts and grandparents that have also been cut out. It has left me in a crippling depression. My child is not responsible for my emotional well being, but i miss her more than I have words for. I don’t believe it is in a child’s best interest to never see a loving parent and extended family again. I’m embarrassed and humbled, but need help for a retainer. To start again. To keep going. We never think these things will happen to us, but they can. And I’m desperate to see my girl. I miss her. Please help if you can.