
Protect Family and Aid in Recovery
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Dear Friends and Kind Strangers,
I am reaching out to share a deeply personal and severely challenging story about a family member who is currently facing significant difficulties in life. This individual is incarcerated on non-violent charges, a situation that has been exacerbated by a long history of trauma and addiction.
Having experienced severe hardships in youth, they have struggled with the emotional impacts that have followed into adulthood, suffering in silence for nearly two decades due to past trauma. They have battled cocaine addiction for years, but in the past 1.5 years, it has worsened significantly. Thankfully, they are currently in rehab while incarcerated, working towards recovery. We feel incredibly fortunate that we have not lost this family member, and we recognize how precious family is during these trying times. The support of kind strangers means the world to us, especially as so many people struggle in silence yet don’t reach out for help.
While incarcerated, they received a divorce petition, and we fear that without legal representation, they may lose custody of their children. Our family has pooled resources to cover the retainer for the criminal defense attorney, but a large sum is still owed. Additionally, we have been pitching in to send money for food and winter attire, as food is scarce and clothing and shoes are not provided. It is freezing in there, and ensuring they have the basics is essential.
This is an incredibly personal situation for our family, and we would not be asking for help unless it were absolutely dire. This family member is unaware of this campaign, and we are reaching out in hopes of providing the support needed. We are desperate to help navigate this difficult situation and protect parental rights. That’s why we’ve created this GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for legal representation for both the divorce attorney and to help pay the criminal defense attorney. Our goal is to raise [insert your goal amount], which will be crucial for securing the support needed.
No contribution is too small, and every dollar brings us closer to helping this family member get the support they need during this challenging time. If you can’t donate, sharing this campaign with your network would mean the world to us.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your support—whether financial or emotional. Together, we can help find a path to recovery and reunification with family. With any further questions, please text or send me a message via FB message.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Organizer
Tia Bellos
Organizer
Des Plaines, IL