<div>My name is Bee, and I’m a mother in the middle of a nightmare.

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<div>Last year, I escaped an abusive relationship with both of my daughters. Ember, my youngest, is four years old. She’s autistic, fiercely independent, silly, stubborn, and completely adored. When I left her father, I did it safely. There were no court orders, no custody battles. I packed a bag while he was in the shower, put both girls in the car, and I drove away to save our lives.

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<div>For months, Ember lived with me in Georgia. She was happy, safe, thriving. In December, her father came to visit her for Christmas — and then returned to Maine. Later, I agreed to further supervised visitation in Maine, with his mother acting as the court-approved supervisor. They both agreed to those terms.

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<div>After just three days, his mother backed out of supervising. About a week later, he began accusing me of being an unfit parent — and that’s when he kept Ember and never brought her back.

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<div>He refused to let me speak to her. He cut off communication. And now he’s trying to use lies and legal loopholes to keep her — filing for custody in the wrong state and attempting to rewrite history.

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<div>He is telling the courts I “kidnapped” her, even though I was the one who left with custody. He even listed the wrong birthdate on the court filing. That’s how little he knows about the child he’s taken.

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<div>This is not a misunderstanding.

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<div>This is not a “custody dispute.”

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<div>This is parental kidnapping — and I have done everything I can to stop it.

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<div>I’ve filed for emergency custody.

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<div>I’ve begged the courts to act.

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<div>I’ve reached out to every free legal service I could find.

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<div>And I’ve been met with silence.

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<div>The truth is, I need a lawyer. I need someone who can walk into that courtroom and fight for Ember with the same fire that I have — someone who can prove jurisdiction, file the right motions, and help me bring my daughter home before more time is lost.

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<div>Every dollar raised will go toward:

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<div>Hiring a qualified family law attorney

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<div>Filing and court fees across state lines

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<div>Travel expenses to bring Ember back when the time comes

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<div>If we raise more than needed, any leftover funds will be used for trauma counseling and support services for both of my girls.

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<div>Please help me bring my daughter home.

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<div>Even if you can’t donate, please share this.

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<div>If you’ve ever loved a child with your whole heart, you understand.

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<div>I’m not asking for charity.

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<div>I’m asking for a chance to hold my baby again.

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<div>Thank you for reading. Thank you for believing me.

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<div>— Bee

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Adam Hyman

Amy Comrey

Peter Simpson

Michelle Woodson

Erika Mccormick

William MacDonna

Michele Heims

Tahra Piser

Shelbey Seyfried

Bee's Fight to Bring Ember Home

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Bee's Fight to Bring Ember Home

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