Lauren and I have been best friends for 28 years, and I’ve never seen her face a challenge as overwhelming as the one she’s experiencing now. After ten years of marriage, Lauren recently discovered that her husband had been having multiple affairs for the past two years. In a devastating turn, he left the family home to live with someone else, leaving Lauren and their two young children.

He moved them out of state and then took Lauren out of the workforce, controlling the finances and isolating her from her family and friends. Now, Lauren is alone, scared, and responsible for her children’s well-being, with no money and no one nearby to help.

Lauren urgently needs support to secure a safe future for herself and her kids. The funds raised will go directly toward the retaining fee for a divorce lawyer—so Lauren can fight for full custody and keep her children safe from their father's actions and unpredictable behavior—essential repairs for her vehicle so she can make it back to California safely, and moving expenses so she can return to California and be near her family. Please consider supporting Lauren and her children during this incredibly difficult time. Any help will make a huge difference as she works to rebuild her life and provide stability for her kids.