My name is Bee, and I’m a mother in the middle of a nightmare.
Last year, I escaped an abusive relationship with both of my daughters. Ember, my youngest, is four years old. She’s autistic, fiercely independent, silly, stubborn, and completely adored. When I left her father, I did it safely. There were no court orders, no custody battles. I packed a bag while he was in the shower, put both girls in the car, and I drove away to save our lives.
For months, Ember lived with me in Georgia. She was happy, safe, thriving. In December, her father came to visit her for Christmas — and then returned to Maine. Later, I agreed to further supervised visitation in Maine, with his mother acting as the court-approved supervisor. They both agreed to those terms.
After just three days, his mother backed out of supervising. About a week later, he began accusing me of being an unfit parent — and that’s when he kept Ember and never brought her back.
He refused to let me speak to her. He cut off communication. And now he’s trying to use lies and legal loopholes to keep her — filing for custody in the wrong state and attempting to rewrite history.
He is telling the courts I “kidnapped” her, even though I was the one who left with custody. He even listed the wrong birthdate on the court filing. That’s how little he knows about the child he’s taken.
This is not a misunderstanding.
This is not a “custody dispute.”
This is parental kidnapping — and I have done everything I can to stop it.
I’ve filed for emergency custody.
I’ve begged the courts to act.
I’ve reached out to every free legal service I could find.
And I’ve been met with silence.
The truth is, I need a lawyer. I need someone who can walk into that courtroom and fight for Ember with the same fire that I have — someone who can prove jurisdiction, file the right motions, and help me bring my daughter home before more time is lost.
Every dollar raised will go toward:
Hiring a qualified family law attorney
Filing and court fees across state lines
Travel expenses to bring Ember back when the time comes
If we raise more than needed, any leftover funds will be used for trauma counseling and support services for both of my girls.
Please help me bring my daughter home.
Even if you can’t donate, please share this.
If you’ve ever loved a child with your whole heart, you understand.
I’m not asking for charity.
I’m asking for a chance to hold my baby again.
Thank you for reading. Thank you for believing me.
— Bee
