Hi! I am raising funds to hire a family lawyer so I can return to court and fight to protect my son.

This is one of the hardest things I have ever had to ask for help with, but I feel like I have no other choice. My son has been exposed to aggressive, unpredictable behaviour from his father, and it is affecting him deeply. He has told me he does not want to go there anymore, and he has expressed that he is scared. He has even said he is worried about becoming like his dad — someone who “kicks tires, yells at people, and swears all the time.”

As a mother, hearing that from your child is devastating.

My son has also been asking me what I am doing to help make it so he does not have to spend as much time with his father. No child should feel responsible for asking for protection. No child should feel afraid of a parent.

There have been times when his father has become aggressive over things that should never escalate, and I am deeply concerned about the emotional impact this is having on my son. Unfortunately, when authorities have been involved, my son has not always had the opportunity to speak freely and safely away from his father, which makes the situation even harder.

I am seeking legal help to go back to court and request changes that will better protect my son — at minimum, I am asking for supervised visitation so he can be safe and supported.

I have recently lost my job, and I simply do not have the financial resources to take this back to court on my own. Meanwhile, my ex-husband does not work and receives financial support from his family, making this even harder for me to fight alone.

I am not asking for help for myself — I am asking for help so I can protect my child.

What the funds will go toward:

• Retaining a family lawyer

• Filing court materials and legal documents

• Custody/access litigation costs

• Advocacy to seek safer parenting arrangements for my son

• Pursuing supervised visitation and other protective measures if appropriate

If you are able to donate, share, or support in any way, it would mean more than I can say. Every contribution helps bring me one step closer to getting my son the protection and stability he deserves.

Thank you for helping me fight for my child.