Hi, I’m Lupe, mother to Galilea. Since 2022, Galilea was born prematurely and stayed in the NICU for 63 days. After that, we came home to her father’s home. Eight days later, we were kicked out. I called the cops for emotional abuse and after that, our life spiraled. I was faced with fighting charges myself, living in a DV shelter, and staying again in the hospital with my baby for norovirus when she was 3 months old. We’ve moved a lot.

As of a year ago, and two years full of adversity, we finally became stable. I’ve been able to hold a job, and we found a home for us. But we continue to struggle and live post-separation abuse.

Recently, my family came together to help us retain a lawyer. It’s become so overwhelming fighting this alone in court because I have not been able to afford an attorney. Until now. I’ve been facing challenges such as violations of parenting rights, and due process; therefore, I need representation who can advocate for us legally. Family court is a very scary place to be and without an attorney, I’m limited to how much I can do to protect and defend my child.

So, we need to raise money to help with the attorney bills and not lose custody of my child. (That is father’s intention)

I recently was on medical leave, so the struggle has been real! I’m constantly receiving panic attacks and my ability to work has been affected due to my anxiety and depression being triggered. Any donations towards our cause to have legal representation in family court so that our due process is respected in our journey would be amazing. The times an abuser will drag you back into court has no price for them, but we pay a higher price that affects our lives and the morality of it is unspeakable.

Thank you in advance for all your prayers and donations! This will help Lali and me maintain a healthy and safe home where she can stay bonded with me as her protected parent and doesn’t have to face any further drastic changes in her life and parenting plan. As you may know, she receives early intervention services and has an IFSP. The drastic changes affects her emotional and mental stability due to her unique brain and circumstances. Keep in mind that my voice is strictly here to advocate in Galilea’s behalf.

Hello everyone! We have an update:

It is with a broken heart and a huge hole in my heart to update everyone on something sooo serious/delicate and so at the same time so vexatious in court.

On October 7, 2025 my child made some serious statements about her father and her uncle. One incident occurred in the morning and frozen I shrugged it off as “let me just redirect this and remind my child about safe body etc.” but later that evening a more serious remark was made; and it froze me. I was paralyzed. Traumatized. I called my sister immediately. I’m not sure but I was definitely confused and scared. She told me immediately to take her in to see the professionals (medical care) as she also works with children and is a toddler teacher. I guess I thought to ask her as a toddler expert- what do I do?

The following morning on October 8, I did what any responsible parent would have done: I took her to the hospital. They recommended very serious exams. As mandated reporters they contacted the police and CPS. I simply followed recommendations and cooperated. The next day CPS came by and everything was good in my home (yes I was also investigated). They spoke to Lali and there was no big concerns from the social worker. At this point I’m stepping back and I’ve let the professionals do their job. I’ve followed their lead. Of course I was numb and in disbelief that any harm could be happening to my child. Naturally I asked about a safety plan but none was needed. I just thought that was it. I trusted the professionals. I had to return my kid to her father’s that day. Of course I still had to follow the court orders even when I was breaking inside and scared for my child. But as always I armed her and reminded her she is the boss of her body and to always be brave and speak up because i will always believe her. Again, this is very hard to talk about. But it’s the truth.

When the investigator in the police station called to take my statement, he immediately accused me of lying. I became enraged because for two years the fucken system has been failing us. He heavily relied on the other party’s narrative and failed to investigate thoroughly. Simply bc I have pending charges all based on lies. Previously we had been discussing daycare schools for Lali, so that I can start working. I had been offered a job starting December 1. Of course dad had to do everything to sabotage it. When I shared I was asking the court for help he threatened with filing an emergency motion for “false sexual allegations.”

Anyway, on that week of this incident, I was charged with false allegations, and I have two pending charges for a protection order that emerged based on lies. And he’s he was able to build his narrative to fuel his motion.

So, on November 14-15 he filed an emergency restraining motion to take Lali away from me. He claimed I “traumatized “ her with cooperating with a SANE exam the hospital recommended. (Yes I know this is beyond me and it is prejudice if you ask me and very bias). In reality the reimagining thing is even having to do that to be sure my kid was physically safe. She was not one bit traumatized the doctors were patient and so understanding. Lali was happy to let doctors “make sure her body was healthy.”

I showed the hospital visit notes to court and pleaded with them to believe me. They took his side. Sadly. He has made a narrative about me, where I am basically out to get him. I fabricated these “false sexual allegations” and filed a police report to only take advantage in our custody case. (Keep all this information in mind because abusers tend to accuse you of what they are doing) And because of the pending charges his claims are more credible than mine. Even though they are all based in lies.

With all this being said, I need to retain a new lawyer not only for the custody battle but to get these criminal charges straight.

I just started working and the court ordered a psychiatric evaluation (because he also claimed i was unstable and the court stigmatized my mental health even though I’m in current treatment for PTSD this abuse has caused) and supervised visits. The evaluation costs 1,500$ and the visits are $300 a week. I’ve only been able to see my kid 3 times since November 18 since they ruled in his favor.

I ask you please help with anything! If you know anyone we can share our story with and help us fight back prejudice in my case! Anyone who may know of a pro bono lawyer, media outlets or organizations that can help us!!! I’m not only here urging to help financially (even though we needed it very much) but I’m also asking my community to come together and support me to help me fight back. All I want is to parent in peace. Have Lali be a healthy human and grow up to be happy. Not be in the middle of a battle she didn’t ask to be. Abuse is so subtle and sinister, my child deserves a healthy life free from abuse.

She was brave for speaking up. She is brave and it’s not fair for her to be in her abusers hands. This feel very much like leaving a cult and leaving your child behind. It is very hurtful for your child because every time you see them they are sad, they ask to come home, and it’s hard to tell them they cannot come home yet. My child is not nor was in imminent danger with me yet she’s been ripped away not by CPS, but family court.

To the contrary I suspected she was in danger with the other parent and yet I left the situation in the hands of the professionals. No forensic interview was taken from my daughter (again the investigator being lazy and incompetent). And at this point I’m so afraid of the system, the courts, the police, our abuser.

This is what I learned in therapy to call separation abuse through abuse of process (legal abuse). I know the truth will always come out but I need your help in many ways!

1. Donate 50$ or more on here for our go fund me.

2. Spread our story and share with others.

3. Share this link so others can donate as well

4. Tag/share any organization or media organization that can help us tell and spread our story.

Prejudice and violation of due process cannot go unpunished. Manipulating the legal process in criminal court with lies and misleading law enforcement cannot go unpunished. Unfortunately with public defense representation it’s going to take a while and possibly even go through trial to clear the air and set the record straight. This is why I rather hire a criminal defense lawyer. So please please help us!

I’m not quite ready to talk about the exact details; but I do plan to use our social media platform to share our story, so please follow us @ece_monti on ig.

It is fair to say I am numb. But completely on fight mode. I will not give up on my child. She deserves better. And the fact that the other father immediately twisted the whole situation into his favor screams “GUILTY”.

I will never stop believing my kid. Kids don’t lie.

Thank you in advance for your whole generosity. We love you! Merry Christmas and a happy new year!