Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my story. If you are here from Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok, welcome. Below you will find my full story.
My name is Jamire Williams. I was born and raised in Camden, NJ. I am a father to four children and I have full custody of my three nieces and one nephew. Yes, I am a 24 year old father figure to eight children, just like many of you have seen.
I share a 50 percent custody schedule with the mother of my children. We are successfully coparenting on a 2 2 3 schedule. For my nieces and nephew, I am a full time parent and father figure. They are my older sister’s children who were taken into foster care almost ten years ago in May 2017. My father went and got them out of foster care in July 2017, and they have lived with us ever since. I watched them grow and thrive in our home. When my father transitioned in September 2023, my nieces were at risk of being sent back into foster care. I could never allow that to happen. While grieving the loss of my father and battling depression, I showed up to court every single day to fight for them. I promised my father I would never let them go back into the system. They tried to give me many reasons why I should not be granted custody. They said I would not receive financial support. I told them I was not doing this for money. They said I already had children of my own and asked why I would want more responsibility. I told them these are my nieces and I would never allow them to return to the system. When the DYFS worker came to my home and asked where they would sleep, I told them my children sleep in my room with me and that we had more than enough space. No matter what they said, I fought.
On January 12, 2024, I was granted full custody of my nieces. Now, two years later, I continue to show up every day doing my best to provide them with love, safety, and stability. My nephew is their younger brother. I did not have to go to court for him. I took him in when he was one year old because I did not like the environment he was growing up in. I have been raising him alongside my children and his sisters ever since.
This is my full crew.
Markeya 18
Yazmine 15
Yaziah 14
Zuri 8
Cairo 6
Jakai 4
Adonis 3
Kyeir 2
I am a single man doing the best I can. My younger sister, who is 19, also lives with me, along with her newborn son who is three months old and my younger brother who is 23.
I have made real sacrifices. No vacations. No new clothes. Stretching food stamps. Working nonstop. Sometimes I worry my kids miss the fun and loving side of me because I am always focused on providing.
My mother and father did an amazing job raising us. They showed up every day and poured so much love into me. When my father was diagnosed with cancer, I left my job and took care of him until his final breath, just like I promised. Watching my role model, the man I looked up to my entire life, get weaker every day broke me, but I stayed strong for him. I attended every appointment. When he cried, I held him tight and held back my own tears. I bathed him, fed him, gave him his insulin and blood thinners, and attended every chemotherapy and radiation session. I never left his side. He took his last physical breath in my arms. His last words were, “I’m okay, Mire… Mire.” I lost it, but I remembered everything I taught him about the non physical and how present he still is with me today. He guides me every day.
My mother is an incredible woman. Even though she battles many things, she has always been there and done the best she could. She gave birth to 11 children and raised us with love. She was my father’s rider no matter what problems they faced. We were blessed to grow up in a two-parent household filled with love. I will always be there for my mother and pour into her during this stage of her life. She will be healed and she will see the world. I am one of almost 17 children total, and I am not the oldest. I appreciate my parents with everything in me. I am truly a product of them, and I thank God every day for blessing me with them.
Who is Ms. D?
I officially met Ms. D on December 4, 2023, when she was living on the streets at 73 years old. From the very first moment, I knew God placed her in my life for a reason. She had been homeless for years with no family checking on her. Her daughter passed away, and her son lives nearby. It broke my heart watching her carry heavy bags, ride buses, and sleep outside in the cold and heat. Many people judged her and spread false rumors that she was a drug addict. That is not true. Ms. D does not drink or do drugs. She is a kind and beautiful spirit who has been through more pain than most can imagine. She experienced identity theft and lost her home and cars. While living on the streets, people stole from her, which is why she still carries her belongings in a locked suitcase. Despite everything, she has never given up. From the day we met, I hugged her, told her I loved her, and promised to always be there. She trusted me when she trusted no one else and became part of my family. I do not take care of Ms. D for money. I do it because it is my purpose. Caring for her helped pull me out of my darkest place after losing my father. Even with a full house, I opened my doors to her. She lives with me rent free, and I help cover her needs when I can. Many people tell me to sign up to be paid as her caregiver, but I refuse. This is not a job. This is love.
I am incredibly blessed. My family is together and happy. I live in and pay rent on a four bedroom, two bathroom home. I have a running car. My heat and electric are on. I am grateful for my life.
My long term goals are to purchase a vehicle big enough for my entire crew and to buy a home with enough space for my family. Once I am financially stable, I plan to go to culinary school and also trade school for carpentry and electrician work, and one day open my own restaurant.
Ways you can help are by supporting me on all social media platforms through likes, comments, and shares. If you would like to donate clothing or household items my P.O. box is 1107 mantua pike STE 08051 box #202. Here is my Amazon list with items for Ms. D, the children, and household needs:
If you would like to donate financially, my payment methods are:
Cash App $mirerentals
Chime $mirerentals
PayPal jamiresjourney
Venmo jamiresjourney
If you’d like to donate and help me get a reliable 15-passenger van for my family, the link is below. Every bit of support means more than you know, and I truly appreciate it. ❤️
Thank you for reading, for caring, and for being part of this journey. Taking care of my family and helping others has always been my purpose, and I am grateful to live in that purpose every day. If you read this all the way through, I just want to say thank you and I love you so much. I thank God every day for blessing me with this beautiful life.
P.O. 1107 mantua pike STE 08051 box #202
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