Hi, my name is Angie, and first I want to thank you for taking the time to read this. I’m sharing something deeply personal, and I ask that you please do not share this on social media—I want to protect my children at all costs.
These last two years have been the hardest of my life. My ex, Scott, took me to court to try to take custody of our two youngest children. I was with him for 7 years, during which time he was extremely controlling and abusive. My oldest daughter endured things no child should ever have to, and I was struggling with alcoholism at the time. She grew up far too fast because of it.
But I want to share something I’m proud of—I have been sober since May 2, 2023, and I have worked every day to become the strong and capable woman I am today.
Then, on Memorial Day, my youngest told me something no mother ever wants to hear. While at her dad’s house, his girlfriend’s oldest son, Anthony, came into her room at night dressed as Pennywise and touched her inappropriately. I was devastated and furious. I immediately went to the hospital, got a restraining order, and got my kids with me.
I have followed every step the court has asked of me, and the only thing I have left is an anger management class, which I am completing by next week. But despite everything, Scott’s lawyer was able to get the children sent back to him. I have proof of what happened, and I am fighting every single day to bring my babies back home where they are safe.
Right now, I am drowning in legal fees—$1,000 a week, plus $2,000 at the beginning of every month. I am doing everything I can to work and provide, but this fight has drained me completely. On top of this, my oldest has her sweet 16 on the 21st, and I feel like I’m failing her by being stretched so thin.
I’m asking for help—not for me, but for my kids. Every single dollar goes directly to legal fees and keeping this fight going so I can bring my children home. If you can’t donate, please keep us in your prayers and share encouragement.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.