Bring Kennedi Home

 

I am sorry for worrying you all. Many of you have seen some of the events from last week, just as you have seen and been there through the things that have happened over the last weeks, months, and years. The good and the bad. Last week was bad. Really bad. I'm so sorry.

 

Kennedi should never have to see or hear what she saw and heard last week. The worst part is: she saw and heard it from me. Nothing has ever hurt me (or her) more than knowing that I caused her such distress. From the very beginning, from birth, she has been my best friend...and my best example. She's taught me so much about myself and made me want to be a better person. I champion her personality and nurture her individuality. Out of all of her family, I have helped her feel safe with who she is. Now, I need to make sure she knows that she can feel safe with who I am.

 

As you can imagine, there are a TON of outside influences trying their hardest to make sure that I never see Kennedi again. There is already a no-contact order, forbidding me from talking to or seeing her. I haven't been able to apologize; she may even think that I have abandoned her. I just don't know. Emergency orders have been put in-place, involuntary committal (and release), phone records have been seized, tactical units deployed, etc. Those of you who know me best know that I have a strong moral compass. People say I am a “character,” but my closest friends know that last week was not a reflection of my character. I am a GOOD dad. You know as well as I do the harmful impact it would have on Kennedi if I were not a part of her life.

 

There's a court date coming up...a big one. The result of this court date could be disastrous. Kennedi may not be able to see or speak to me for TWO YEARS. I have a friend who is an attorney who can help. But, he has to be paid. Dad's funeral drained me, and I was already close to the drain as it was. So, I need help. And I'm asking you all to help me.

 

The hearing is on June 26th. I need $1,500 for the attorney's fees. He can get the hearing continued to familiarize himself with all that the other side has and build my case for being reunited with my daughter...but he can't do it for free. I'm reaching out to all of you to see if each of you can spare something, ANY AMOUNT, to help. I won't ever see the money; it is going directly to my attorney at Lloyd and Nash. My attorney's name is Michael Nash. Anything you can do would be so appreciated.

 

This is it. I feel like it's my swan song, and maybe that's an exaggeration, but that's how I feel. Kennedi is all I have. I've burned so many bridges that I have become an island unto myself, but I want to be better. I really do. 

 

Thank you, everyone, for being there. I won't let you (or Kennedi) down.