
Help Casey get his son back
Dear compassionate hearts
My name is Casey, and I find myself reaching out to you with a heavy heart. Life has taken me on an unexpected journey—one that led me from the United States to Norway, where I married the love of my life. Our union has been both beautiful and challenging, as we navigate the complexities of an international marriage.
Five years ago, we exchanged vows, promising to weather life's storms together. Little did we know that our greatest trial would arrive with the birth of our precious child on November 12, 2023. Our joy quickly turned to heartache when, just a few weeks later, my wife took our baby in the dead of night on December 3rd . Since then, I've been allowed only brief glimpses of my child—one hour at a time, 8-10 days a month, and less than 48 hours in total over the past few months.
Living in a foreign country has compounded my struggles. The language barrier has left me isolated, unable to advocate for myself. I entrusted my paychecks and savings to my wife's account, believing in our love and partnership. Now, those funds are withheld from me, leaving me without any income. To make matters worse, I lost my job last summer, and finding new employment has been an uphill battle due to my non-Norwegian status and limited language skills.
Today, I stand before you, humbled and vulnerable. As someone who once saw themselves as successful, admitting my current hardship is painful. I cannot afford legal representation, yet I desperately need it. I must find a new place to live, but my financial situation leaves me stranded. The ground beneath me feels shaky, and I fear there's no way back up.
But there is hope.
My deepest desire is to save my marriage and reunite with my family. The love I have for them transcends borders and language. I am not asking for charity; I am asking for a lifeline—a chance to regain my footing and rebuild what has been torn apart.
To my friends, family, and kind souls, I implore you to consider extending your hearts and hands to a hurting man. I am alone in a strange land, yearning for the warmth of home. Your generosity can be the beacon that guides me back to my family—the light that pierces through my darkness.
Please , find it within your hearts to help me. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me closer to reclaiming my life, my child, and my hope. Together, we can turn despair into possibility.
With gratitude and vulnerability,
Casey
Organizer
Casey Harlan
Organizer
Klavestadhaugen, 1