Bodi Marsh

Hi everyone, This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write, but out of options and pretty desperate to not go back into an 8 by 10 concrete box without a lick of legal trouble in 5 years, it’s really last resort after failed loans, credit options, lenders, saving, asking family and friends, and all else. If it wasn’t for my boy, I probably wouldn’t even attempt this so I’m really having to set my pride aside to even try. Six years ago, I made mistakes while I was struggling with drug addiction. I take full responsibility for those choices, and I’ve spent the years since trying to rebuild my life the right way. After multiple times in jail and prison totaling roughly 4 years, and a handful of programs, I finally ended up at a residential HOP program in Jamestown, NC, got clean, and made the decision to stick around this area and start over. Since then, I’ve built a life I’m proud of. I met my son’s mother, and today I’m a father to a beautiful 2-year-old boy who means everything to me. He is the reason I wake up every day determined to do better. Right now, I’m facing a situation where I owe restitution from my past. I have a court date on the 13th, and I need to pay this off by the 12th so I can go to the clerk of court beforehand. If I’m unable to pay it off I’m facing my suspended sentence of 6 box card 6-8s and a 10-12. So close to 4 years imprisonment. The thought of being taken away from my son amd family after everything I’ve worked to change is something I can’t put into words. With my first felony charges pending at the age of 19 years old, I took the first plea deal the DA threw my way not paying attention to the details of it, all I heard was “go home today”. So i got out on probation, a convicted felon, owing the courts about 15,000. 3 of the 6 years of probation I was incarcerated or in rehab. So I really had about 3 years actually able to pay on it. And I did the best I could and managed to pay about 10k of the 15k owed. Once paid off or doing the time one, I’m off of probation and completely successfully for the first time ever. I’ve fought hard to become the man and father my son deserves, and I don’t want my past to take me away from his life. I’m trying to raise $6,000 to pay off my restitution in full and finally close this chapter for good. I’m asking for a chance to keep doing things the right way, to be the present father my son deserves. If you’re able to donate, even a small amount, it would mean more than you know. If you can’t, sharing this would help just as much. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for giving me a chance to keep on keeping on. You’re able to pay at the clerk of court at Craven County courthouse, and can only pay in full online some reason. Guess we will see now this goes, message me if you have any questions. -Bodi