My Mother found this platform through YouTube last night. I have always been one to lend a helping hand to others in need, but find it most difficult to be the one begging and on the receiving end. I am on the verge of losing my rental home, my truck and my business of six years.
Let me share my story:
I pursued a parenting plan modification in 2019 to try to get more time with my son who is now 7 years old. During this process I discovered that he was being abused, neglected and in imminent danger. His Mother had married a felon and they were both involved in drug use and drug trafficking. Through much time and determination I discovered over thirty police reports on file at their home address, one where my son was mentioned and found playing on bags of cocaine and fentanyl. This investigative report also told of a young man that died after use of the drugs sold to him by the Mother and Stepdad. Neither adults, confirmed Confidential Informants, were arrested and my son was not removed from the home. No investigation through Florida DCF was considered and I was not informed. This, I had to find on my own. After 13 false injunctions filed against me and continuous falsified documents used to keep me from protecting my son, after 3 ½ years I gained full custody and all decision making.
I felt that I was fairly well off financially when I began this journey in 2019. I had no idea how long and how debilitating this process would be. The Judge kept sending my son back into harm’s way no matter what life-threatening concerns and evidence were presented.
I had a breakdown in 2020 and was unable to continue working at my normal pace. My Mother and Stepfather were able to step in and help financially with Court and living costs. They put a mortgage on their home and now have a $1200+ monthly payment to maintain. They are both in their late sixties.
I received full custody of my son in January 2022, praise God! His Mother has had no contact with him since October of 2021. By Court order she is not permitted to FaceTime, call on the phone or have visitation with our son without a third party advocate. It is up to her to submit weekly drug tests and set up visitation with a therapist. She has made no effort to stay in contact with the child or pay child support. He has had a difficult time, but is adjusting. He loves his Mother!
It has been four difficult years, but things seemed to be slowly falling back into place. It has been a beautiful challenge to have my son with me full time. My Mother has helped me like no other Mother would.
I went back to working fulltime in November of 2021 and have been struggling yet able to get by until the last six months. Work has gradually become scarce. Everything came to a complete stop in November. My Mother and Stepfather are now at a point of not being able to help any longer financially. They have exhausted their retirement savings and are struggling themselves.
I had put out over 100 road signs to try to get work last month. I received four calls that turned into two small jobs. We made it through Christmas!!!
Desperate and trying to make ends meet I took out a ridiculous $15,000 business loan in August of this year that required a payment of $250 to come out of my bank account daily. At the time I had some work and felt like it would not be a problem, thinking that jobs would pick up. MY MISTAKE!!! They have now filed a lien against my business. I am in a MESS!
On January 1, 2024, my 2020 F-150 truck will be ready for repossessing if I don’t make a payment of $900, with my rent of $2000 also being due. I have only hope and a prayer! My phone bill of $400 is due today. Food, electric – I am barely holding on! I have spoken to a personal bankruptcy attorney whose fee is $3000. The business bankruptcy attorney for the lien against my S-Corporation is $4000. Neither will file until they receive full payment. If I were able to obtain $10,000 I feel that I could recover and get my life going in the right direction.
Yes, I am in a BAD place! Don’t know what I am going to do! Having full custody of my son has presented such concerns, as well. I am so afraid of losing what I have gained!!!
Not sure where this submission will go and whose ear it will fall on. I know that there are many many needy souls in worse predicaments than mine.
Thank you for your time and consideration!!!
Mitch
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