Help Mom in Recovery Appeal Losing ParentalRights

Hello, my name is Kelly, and I am person in recovery. What that means to me is that I have not had a drink or mood altering drug since 04/03/2020. My sobriety date is 04/04/2020. Due to poor past life choices, I created situations which caused my children to be taken into custody and placed into foster care. I take accountability for those choices. I have worked hard to address the reasons that led to those decisions, and I continue to work each and every day to remain committed to my recovery and maintain my sobriety. I am heavily involved in my 12 Step program, which includes sponsorship, meetings, step work and service work. I am working certified peer support specialist in the state of North Carolina and I am dedicated to helping others find their own way out of the darkness in their lives.

I recently appeared in a trial to have my parental rights terminated. I lost. And although I embrace acceptance and I have a faith in God above all else, I know that this was not the right decision. Recovery has taught me humility. I am begging in the most humble way possible for assistance in obtaining a lawyer in order to appeal this decision. I put this in God's hands, but I am going to do everything possible to fight this outcome until I can fight no longer. And whether it's now or later, I will look my children in their eyes and be able to tell them I never, ever gave up.

This fundraiser is to hire an attorney. My rights were terminated May 17, 2022. I have 30 days to appeal this decision. Any and all help and support is a blessing which I gratefully receive. Prayers and shares are also a blessing!