Hi, my name is Liam, and I’m organizing this GoFundMe on behalf of a young mother and her son.

They’ve been the victims of a long and painful pattern of abuse and intimidation by her former partner — a man who, despite being the child’s father, has repeatedly brought fear and instability into their lives.

Most recently, he stole the child’s bike, PlayStation, and other treasured belongings — items that brought joy and comfort to a young boy who’s already endured more than most children should, this, two days before his 9th birthday.

This fundraiser is to help replace what was taken

Every contribution, no matter how small, helps remind this family that they’re not alone — and that kindness can restore what addiction and cruelty took.