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Hello, I would just like to say thank you for taking the time to read my story. In today’s world, so few people take the time to truly listen or care — so from the bottom of my heart, I want you to know how much I appreciate this. The amount I am requesting of $5,000.00 is to cover the cost of an attorney specializing in Family Law. I have been naive and trusted the legal system to do what they said . I see now that I need an aggressive attorney. Again , I am so appreciative .
This is the story of a little girl — my daughter — who is incredibly special. I’m honored and blessed to be her mother. She has been in my care her entire life and has always been deeply loved, nurtured, and protected.
My daughter was born with a rare condition called De Morsier Syndrome, also known as septo-optic dysplasia. This condition affects the development of the optic nerves in utero. Around the fourth month of pregnancy, every baby is given approximately 1.1 billion optic fibers. As development progresses, the body narrows that number down to about 1.1 million mature fibers — but in her case, she was left with significantly fewer, and the ones she has are underdeveloped. As a result, her vision is impaired, and she has spent her life navigating a world that doesn’t see her challenges the way I do — as a mother.
Later in life, she was also diagnosed with autism, adding another layer of complexity to her needs. I have been her only true constant. Her biological father walked away from us completely, and though the man I was married to for twenty years legally adopted her, he abandoned her emotionally and physically the moment I found the courage to leave him due to abuse. Her grandfather — my father — was the only consistent male figure in her life, and tragically, we just lost him. She’s not only grieving that loss, she’s doing it without the one person who has always been there for her: me.
But everything changed one day when an animal control officer — warned by a fellow officer that I might take legal action against him for violently injuring my small French bulldog — retaliated in a moment of rage. He threw my dog down a staircase like a football. Instead of being held accountable, the blame somehow turned to me. This unjust incident opened the door for false accusations and systemic failures that led to my daughter being illegally removed from my custody.
Despite there being no criminal charges, no evidence of abuse or neglect, and me completing every requirement set forth by the court — including a full home inspection and approval — my daughter has not been returned. Instead, she was placed into a facility, even though the court’s original order was for her to be placed with family. That order was ignored, and I have been fighting ever since to make things right.
I am desperately trying to raise $5,000 to retain a skilled attorney who will advocate for my daughter and help reunite us. This is not just a custody matter — it’s a matter of survival, mental health, and basic human dignity. My daughter needs to be home, surrounded by love, stability, and the specialized care only I can provide.
If you’ve read this far, thank you — truly. Every dollar you give brings us closer to healing and justice. No mother should have to fight this hard to be with her child, especially one with special needs who has already endured so much loss.
With heartfelt gratitude,
A loving mother
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