Writing this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Many of you know me and my children, and many of you already know that our journey with their father has been long, painful, and complicated. What isn’t always visible is how much responsibility I have carried financially, emotionally, and physically while trying to provide stability, consistency, and safety for my kids.

For a long time, I have been the consistent, daily parent. I handle the majority of the financial responsibilities, school involvement, extracurricular activities, medical needs, and the everyday work of raising our children. Co-parenting has been extremely difficult, and inconsistent support has meant that much of the burden has fallen on me.

I am now in the middle of a divorce that has reached a point where proper legal representation is no longer optional. It is necessary. I am in the final stage and preparing for trial. To move forward, I must secure and maintain my attorney retainer and cover the remaining costs required to prepare my case.

I want to be clear that this is not about punishment or revenge. This is about protection, stability, and fairness for myself and most importantly for my children.

I am currently working with an attorney who has been transparent, thorough, and truly invested in guiding me step by step through this process. Her billing is clear and itemized, and I finally feel confident that my case is being handled responsibly and ethically at this critical stage.

Before finding her, I spent a significant amount of money with a well-organized service that ultimately did not provide the level of assistance I needed. That left me financially depleted and still needing proper legal support.

We also attempted mediation in good faith. Unfortunately, it ended without resolution and consumed a large portion of my legal fees, making trial preparation unavoidable.

The funds raised through this fundraiser will be used strictly for the following purposes:

• Attorney retainer fees

• Trial preparation and case review

• Court filings and required legal expenses related to my divorce

Asking for help like this does not come easily to me. I have done everything I can to handle this privately and responsibly, but I am now at a point where staying silent would mean giving up ground I cannot afford to lose.

This is shared with care and intention. If you are able to help in any way, I am deeply grateful. If not, I completely understand and appreciate your kindness and support as my children and I move through this difficult chapter.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for standing with us whether quietly or visibly.