Hi everyone. I’m making this because I truly do not know how much longer I can keep carrying all of this by myself.

For the past few years, my life has been consumed by an ongoing custody and family court situation tied to domestic violence and abuse. There have been threats made, terrifying incidents, police involvement, injunction proceedings, and years of trying to protect and maintain stability for my children while navigating an incredibly overwhelming legal process.

What people see publicly is only a tiny fraction of it.

What they don’t see are the court filings at 2am, the panic attacks, the sleepless nights, the attorney consultations I can’t afford, and the exhaustion of trying to keep your children’s world stable while constantly fighting to protect that stability.

I lost my job over a year ago during all of this. Since then, I’ve applied for countless jobs trying to rebuild stability for my boys and me, but balancing court obligations, childcare, emergencies, and the emotional weight of everything has made maintaining normal employment incredibly difficult. I’ve been relying on gig work and self-employment just to survive and keep us afloat.

To make matters worse, I was recently involved in a car accident and sustained a concussion, while also dealing with repeated medical issues and hospital visits with my youngest. It feels like every time I finally start catching my breath, another major obstacle hits.

Right now, things are escalating again. We have upcoming hearings and mediation approaching, and I am trying desperately to secure and maintain legal representation as I continue fighting for my children and the safe, stable life I’ve worked so hard to build for them.

The legal costs are becoming overwhelming.

Attorney retainers. Mediation fees. Court filings. Required legal documents. Transportation to hearings. Childcare during court proceedings. Every time I think I’m finally catching up financially, another major legal expense appears.

My children are my entire heart. Everything I do is for them.

I’m not asking for luxury or comfort. I’m asking for help continuing this fight without drowning financially in the process.

If you can donate, share this fundraiser, or even simply keep my children and me in your prayers, I appreciate it more than I can explain. Truly. Thank you for reading.