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Please Help A Desperate Mother Reunite With Her Boys

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My close friend Liahnna is facing a dire situation where her two young sons, ages 5 and 8, US citizens, are being held hostage in Egypt by their father, who imposed a travel ban preventing their return to the US. Despite his promise of allowing the children to live with her once she had a place in the US, he now refuses to let them visit. She urgently needs to hire an international attorney to bring her sons back.

Liahnna, an American citizen, moved to Egypt with her husband a few years ago after helping him obtain citizenship in the US. Unfortunately, their relationship deteriorated, and Liahnna endured physical and emotional abuse from her husband. Despite her efforts to seek help, including therapy and reaching out to various authorities, she found herself in a desperate situation.

In Egypt, Liahnna lived as a ghost without proper documentation, at the mercy of her abusive husband who controlled every aspect of her life. She had no access to bank accounts and her phone, internet and whereabouts were all monitored. Her finances and communication were all controlled by him. She was not allowed to purchase and maintain basic necessities for herself or for her sons. He manipulated situations by withholding money and opting to drop off food himself to maintain control. The desperation of her situation got worse as she navigated a life of isolation and dependence in a foreign country, highlighting the severity of her circumstances.

Without money, resources or legal status, Liahnna was forced to flee Egypt back to NY, hoping to get help, contacting members of Congress, US embassy etc.
Now back in New York, Liahnna is facing immense challenges. She is working multiple jobs, studying online, and struggling to make ends meet while trying to maintain contact with her boys. The more time passes, the more the boys are being alienated from their mother. Liahnna urgently needs to hire an international attorney to bring her sons back. She is seeking to reunite with her children before facing false accusations of child abandonment.

Liahnna's story is one of resilience and love for her children. Your support is crucial in helping Liahnna reunite with her children and break free from the cycle of manipulation, power, and control she endured in Egypt. By donating towards legal assistance, secure a safe living environment, and cover the costs of travel to bring her boys back home.

Thank you for taking the time to read this plea for help. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference in her journey to bring her sons back to safety, you can make a tangible difference in empowering a mother fighting to reclaim her family and her freedom.
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Donations 

  • Kathryn McMullan
    • $50
    • 7 mos
  • Anonymous
    • $10
    • 7 mos
  • Alicia Weeks
    • $20
    • 7 mos
  • Jeanine Haug
    • $25
    • 7 mos
  • Tiffany Calderone
    • $40
    • 7 mos
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Organizer and beneficiary

Hatzel Iraheta
Organizer
Long Beach, NY
Liahnna Elgabbas
Beneficiary

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