July 14, 2014 will forever be the worst day of my life. On this day, I was forced to leave my two beautiful children Lathan (age 5) and London (age 3) in order to save myself. Without going into all the sordid details, just know that my husband and I, like many other Americans, had reached a breaking point that could not be repaired. We had been married for 9 yrs, 4yrs which were very tense as a result of job loss, poor financial decisions and poor communication. Although the writing was on the wall for some time, I was determined to stand by my husband and keep our family together.

I had been a stay-at-home-mom for 5yrs dedicated to homeschooling our kids and supporting my husband in achieving his professional dreams. When we married, I put my education and my career goals on the back burner and followed him where ever the next opportunity became available. Unfortunately, the good times didn't last. And on this day in July everything came tumbling down. We had lost our house and relocated to his hometown (pop ~50,000) to live with his father. An argument escalated and the police were called. Police that they knew. I was the odd woman out...in a town where I knew no one. I was told to leave...and to do so without my children. I was crushed. I was terrified. I was in shock. I had no where to go. I replay those events in my mind a million times.

Fast forward to today and I am slowly getting back on my feet and busy rebuilding. My husband and I will never reconcile our differences. I acknowledge and accept this. I had hoped we could amicably separate and co-parent. However, my husband has filed for divorce and full primary custody.

I NEED YOUR HELP TO FIGHT FOR MY CHILDREN!!!! I need to find an attorney to represent me in the divorce and custody hearing. I am rebuilding from scratch...with the one suitcase of clothes and possessions that I was able to carry with me that day. I had no savings. I do not have the funds to cover all of the legal fees associated with a case like this. My children deserve to grow up with TWO loving parents! I deserve a fair fight! Please help me reunite with my children.

Any amount is greatly appreciated!