My name is Franceska, and I am the proud mother of a bright, beautiful, fiercely loving, creative, funny, musical, brave little five-year-old girl, Amara-Grace Arrow. Since the day she was born, it has been the honor of my life to be her safe place, her constant, and her anchor.

Over the past year, our lives were profoundly changed when a wildfire destroyed our home. I have been working tirelessly to rebuild stability for Amara here in Vancouver—where she is surrounded by her cousins, her Nonna that she adores, my incredible friends, support system, and a community that loves her deeply. Vancouver has become a place of healing, belonging, and a fresh start for us, and, ironically, it is also where her father and I first began our courtship all those years ago.

I have always encouraged Amara to have a strong and healthy relationship with her father and his family. It is heartbreaking that the legal system can sometimes pit families against one another, leaving children caught in the middle. While I may not have their material wealth, what I have always given Amara—and what I will always give her—are the things money cannot buy: a mother’s steady presence, daily unconditional love, patience, and stability. These are the true foundations of who she is becoming.

Beyond being Amara’s mother, my life’s work has also been devoted to caring for families. I work as a doula, supporting mothers and their newborns, and as a yoga teacher, helping people find balance and strength. Nurturing and guiding others is what I have always done—now, in this moment, I am the one humbly in need of support.

Now I am facing legal proceedings that will decide important questions about Amara’s future. At its heart, this is not just a legal matter—it is about keeping a mother and her child together. It is about fairness, and protecting the bond that has been her anchor since birth, and ensuring that Amara’s best interests remain at the center of every decision.

To do this, I urgently need to secure strong legal representation. Family law is extraordinarily costly, and as a single mother still rebuilding after losing our home, the weight of these expenses is crushing. Without support, I cannot stand on equal ground in this battle.

And so, I come here humbly—asking as any mother would, willing to do anything for her child. That includes laying my burdens down, my ego, opening my heart, and praying for deliverance. Every contribution, no matter how small, will go directly toward legal fees so I can continue giving Amara the safe, loving, and stable care she deserves.

Some of you I know well and you’ve been part of our journey—a sparkling light in some of our darkest nights. Others I may not know personally, but your kindness, your light, and your support carry us forward just the same. Your generosity, your prayers, and your solidarity mean more than words can ever express.

With hope and gratitude,

Franceska & Amara