*Due to the severity of this ongoing custody battle and divorce proceedings, the initial C will be used to refer to the child, in order to protect Mother and Child.

A few years ago, C's parents began a long and grueling separation and divorce process. C and his mom have been through years of court cases, leading to deep emotional trauma and financial stress. C's mom has primary custody and has worked extremely hard to shield him from the turmoil that comes with a challenging divorce. But it has taken its toll. As the divorce proceedings continue and C’s father becomes increasingly hostile and difficult, C and his mom need therapy to help them process and navigate the complex emotions brought up through the divorce.

C's mom has tried for years to identify a free therapist that will work with her and C using age-appropriate, play-based methods without success. When she has identified a free or subsidized therapist she has been told that they only offer free services for children who have been physically and/or sexually abused. What they have acknowledged however, is that C is indeed being manipulated and emotionally abused.

Recently, a parent from C’s school recommended Dr. M, a therapist with a great track record and empathetic style. After an extensive conversation with her, C’s mother feels strongly that Dr. M is the right person to provide therapy to her and C. Unfortunately, Dr. M does not accept the type of insurance that C and his mother have. The ongoing divorce has left C’s mother financially strained as she actively looks for work and supports the both of them with her savings.

We have launched this fundraiser to raise enough funds to send C and his mom to weekly therapy for a year. We know how powerful working with a therapist can be, and we want to ensure that C and his mom come out of this experience stronger than how they started.