Hi everyone, my name is Camryn. I’m a single mother fighting for the safety and well-being of my son, Asher. Asking for help is something I never imagined doing, but right now, I’ve run out of options and time.

A few weeks ago, everything escalated quickly. My parents — who were abusive to me growing up — suddenly inserted themselves into my custody case and hired a lawyer for my son’s father, William, to fight against me in a contempt case I had filed.

That contempt case existed because they withheld Asher from me for over 41 days, despite me having a valid parenting plan granting me:

• Full custody

• Full healthcare decision-making rights

• Full educational rights

I repeatedly asked for my son back, and every request was ignored. I followed the legal process, filed for contempt, and did everything by the book.

Instead of returning my son, they escalated the situation. Today, in court, my parents were actually granted temporary custody of Asher — even though, in the past, my mom paid $80,000 to bail out William after he choked me in front of our child.

Despite all of this history, the court relied heavily on their declarations. My declaration wasn’t read, my evidence wasn’t reviewed, and I wasn’t allowed to fully explain what has been happening.

My son told me he didn’t want to go with them, but the court dismissed his wishes as hearsay. I wasn’t even given the chance for a proper goodbye.

At today’s hearing, I requested a guardian ad litem to be appointed for Asher — someone neutral who could listen to him and represent what he wants. The judge denied it for now, but I plan to request it again at the next hearing so someone, finally, will listen to my son’s voice.

I want to be transparent: I made a few isolated mistakes earlier this year while I was struggling and completely alone. But I’ve taken accountability. I am over two months sober, I’ve been completing every evaluation ordered, and I’m doing everything I can to stabilize myself and rebuild our lives. I am not a danger to my child — I am a mother trying to protect him.

What I don’t have is the financial ability to keep fighting alone. Attorneys are asking for retainers between $3,000–$10,000, and as a single mom facing housing instability and nonstop court hearings, I cannot afford that.

I’m asking for help so I can hire legal representation immediately to:

• Present the full truth and correct the misinformation used against me

• Show the court the 41+ days they violated my parenting plan

• Request a guardian ad litem for Asher so his voice is finally heard

• Protect my parental rights

• Bring my son home to a stable, loving environment

Every dollar will go directly to attorney fees, court filings, and required evaluations.

This is the most painful and overwhelming moment of my life. I love Asher more than anything, and all I want is to bring him home and protect him. If you can donate, share, or even send a prayer our way, it means more than I can put into words.

Thank you for believing in us.

— Camryn