Hi, my name is Bethany. My kids are Judah, Parker, Serena, and Asa. On February 15, I took my kids and left my abusive husband after 12 years of verbal, emotional, and physical abuse. We are currently in Ohio with my parents, but my husband is forcing me into a custody battle in our home state of North Carolina. I have not been able to get a job because I'm still nursing my baby who is very attached to me. My husband has also cut us off financially by withdrawing almost all the money from our joint bank accounts. I'll be hiring a lawyer in NC to help me get custody of the kids. His retainer fee is $7,000. The funds raised will be used for legal fees, for travel to NC, and to meet whatever physical needs the children have. Thank you for reading and donating to help me keep my kids safe from our abuser.