Support Shannon's Fight to Bring Charlie Home

Help Me Reunite with My Daughter, Charlie

Hello, my name is Shannon, and I’m reaching out with a mother’s heart full of love, urgency, and deep faith in the power of community.

Recently, I lost all parental rights to my beautiful 5-year-old daughter, Charlie, who is on the autism spectrum. This has been the most painful chapter of my life, and likely hers as well. I never imagined being separated from her — not like this — and I’m doing everything in my power to return to her side and ensure she is safe, supported, and deeply loved.

Because of grossly misleading claims and legal misrepresentation, the courts made decisions that do not reflect who I am or the kind of mother I’ve always strived to be. I’m beyond heartbroken and deeply concerned for Charlie’s well-being.

If you met Charlie, you’d fall absolutely in love with her too. She’s hilarious, curious, and has the warmest, most beautiful heart. She deserves to grow up in a world where she is deeply protected, understood, heard, and cherished.

After pouring tens of thousands of dollars into the custody battle for Charlie over the past two years, I was no longer able to sustain the legal costs and had to release my attorney. That’s when things took a devastating turn. My ex has vast resources and powerful legal representation — and I’ve now reached a place where I simply cannot fight this battle alone.

I urgently need to retain a skilled, compassionate attorney who can help bring truth and clarity into the courtroom and fight for Charlie’s rights and voice.

If you know me personally — and you know my heart, my integrity, my love for Charlie, and my lifelong commitment to altruism and kindness — there are several powerful ways you can help:

• Please consider writing a signed character witness statement about me as a mother, friend, or human being. These may be used in court to show the truth of my values and intentions.

• If you have any professional legal advice or family law connections in New Mexico, your guidance could change the course of this case.

• If you are able to donate to (or share) this fundraiser, you have my deepest gratitude.

• If you are unable to help with the aforementioned, your prayers and strength would also mean the world.

All funds will go toward legal fees, court-related costs, and ensuring Charlie’s safety and well-being.

Every small act of support matters more than words could ever say.

I’m fighting for my daughter with everything I have. But I can’t do it alone.

“Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

— Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Thank you for being part of our fight.

With love and hope,

Shannon

Please note: All donations are considered personal gifts and are not in exchange for any goods or services.