My name is Michele, and I am a survivor of domestic violence. After years of enduring abuse, I found the strength to escape and divorce my ex-husband. I thought the worst was behind me—but the abuse didn’t stop. It simply changed forms.

Now, I’m in the middle of a heartbreaking custody battle over our 8-year-old daughter. My ex is using the legal system as a weapon to continue controlling and punishing me. He frequently withholds our daughter from me, violating court agreements, and yet the legal system continues to fail us both. I’ve been representing myself in court, doing everything I can as a single mother with limited resources—but I’m facing a biased judge and a system that is not protecting my child.

I need help.

I’m raising funds to hire a lawyer who can fight for my daughter’s best interests and help us be heard in court. Every dollar will go directly toward legal fees and advocacy support. This isn’t just a custody case—this is a fight for my child’s well-being and for the chance to live a life free from fear and control.

As a mother, I just want to protect my daughter and give her the safe, stable, and loving home she deserves. If you can contribute or share this page, it would mean the world to us. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing with us.

With gratitude,

Michele