Kelsie and Bella

Katy Trueblood is organising this fundraising appeal on behalf of Kelsie Lemons.

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We always hear about horrible things but it never really hits us til it happens to someone we know. A horrible thing happened to my friend Kelsie Nicole/Kelsie Lemons and her daughter- they were both victims of a horrible crime and need our help. Kelsie was a victim of domestic violence and her daughter was a victim of child abuse. Kelsie suffered from multiple broken bones in her face and has had multiple reconstructive surgeries, loss of hearing from the trauma to her head, a broken arm/hand, and knocked out/broken teeth. She still has many more surgeries to come. Her 5 year old daughter suffered from fractures in her neck.
Along with the physical injuries, both of the victims are struggling with "petechiae eye" which means they will have blood around their eyes for a couple more months due to the strangulation/abuse that occurred.

Some may know my friend Kelsie and some may not, but what you should know is that she is an amazing friend and loving mother. Her daughters name is Bella and much like her mother, she can light up a room with her smile.
What these two went through is truly devastating and now my best friend cannot work. The doctor has not released her and we're not sure when that will be.
On top of the physical and emotional trauma, the hospital bills are going to start adding up drastically.

All I am asking is for a little help for my friend. Whatever you can donate is beyond appreciated.
Below I have attached some images of Kelsie and her daughter. The images are quite disturbing and grusome, but as I have learned throughout my 24 years is that a picture speaks a thousand words. These pictures show what domestic and child abuse looks like. There is no denying what happened to them.

I am also attaching a 24 hour crisis line that is located in Northwest Indiana. They are called "The Caring Place"
# [phone redacted]

Not only do I hope to raise some money for Kelsie and Bella, but I hope that if someone is reading this who believes they are in an abusive relationship can get out and get help. There are always people there to help and support you. No one should ever have to endure what they went through.

Even if you cant help donate please just share, share this post to get this story out. Being a victim of domestic abuse is serious and she is brave enough to share her story and pictures with us lets give her some help!! Please SHARE.