I recently had a baby with a man who scares me. He is now taking me to court for full and permanent custody of our brand new baby. He has not been involved since the very beginning, even going as far as creating so much chaos that I went no-contact for our safety and well-being. This situation has left me feeling overwhelmed and afraid for my child's future. I never imagined I would be in this position and him taking it this far—NO time with me at all "is in the best interest of our child"?? NO it cannot be. I am determined to do everything I can to protect my baby and keep our family together.

I need to retain a lawyer to help me through this custody battle. I thought I could handle the legal process on my own, but I am terrified that if I make a mistake with the paperwork or miss something important, I could lose my baby to this man. When we were together, he tried very hard to separate me from my other children, and now that he has a biological connection to this new baby, he is trying again. I was able to protect my other children, and now I need your help to protect AliYahu. The funds raised will go directly toward legal fees and ensuring that I have the representation I need to fight for my rights as a mother.

I am so grateful for everyone who has supported us as we rebuilt our lives from the ground up. Now, I am asking for your help once more. If you feel moved to donate, please know that your support means the world to me and my family. I cannot imagine a home without this little guy in it, and with his father seeking full and permanent custody—and the history of psychological and spiritual abuse in that home—I am desperate not to let anything go wrong. Thank you for standing with us during this incredibly difficult time.