A Mother’s Fight to Protect Her Daughters Hi, my name is Misty, and I’m the proud mom of three beautiful girls — ages 8, 7, and 1½. For the past year, I’ve been raising them completely on my own, with no support from their father. It has been the hardest, most exhausting year of my life — emotionally, physically, and financially — but every single day, I wake up determined to give them the love, safety, and stability they deserve. Right now, I’m in the middle of a painful and complex family court battle that has already cost me over $7,000 in legal fees. I’ve just received another bill for $6,000, and more expenses are on the horizon. For one parent doing everything alone, these costs are simply impossible to keep up with. There has finally been a small breakthrough: the court has approved the involvement of the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL). This is a major step forward — it means my children’s voices will finally be heard, and their best interests will be properly represented. But as this process moves ahead, the legal bills keep mounting, and I’m running out of ways to cover them on my own. I’m asking for help to raise $15,000 to keep fighting for my girls’ safety and stability: • $7,000 – already paid in past legal fees • $6,000 – current bill due immediately • $2,000+ – upcoming costs for continued representation and court filings Every single dollar will go directly to my lawyer and the legal costs tied to protecting my daughters. I’ve spent this past year doing everything I can — sacrificing sleep, working every hour possible, and holding my family together. But right now, I simply can’t do it alone anymore. If you can donate, even a small amount, it will make a real and immediate difference. And if you can’t, please share this page — every share brings us closer to hope, justice, and peace for my girls. From the bottom of my heart — thank you for standing with us. Your kindness means more than words can say. ❤️