After years of fighting for the Safety And stability of my two younger sons comma they were recently removed From an abusive environment and placed in my care full time. I'm incredibly grateful to have them with me yet the change happened suddenly and I'm now facing an urgent challenge I was not financially prepared for.

In March, I had to close my kava/smoothie bar that I had built due to increased difficultes with the boys' wellbeing. I have had them alone since April and now I am currently driving more than 4 hours each day so my boys remain in the trilingual magnet school that it took 2 years to get them into. Because I live just outside the county where the cases are, I do not qualify for assistance that would normally be available to the families in these situations.

Due to the dramatic loss of income and increased amount of responsibilities I have ripped through all savings and my my family is also drained after the last four years of legal fees. As embarrassing as this is, I am trying to put together deposits to move into a cheaper house and get recalibrated the legal battle also will continue well into next year.

I understand times are tough for everyone and if you are not able to donate at this time please keep me in your prayers if you can please share this fundraiser with as many people as you can. To avoid credit card processing and site fees, I also have Venmo @tommyspez

Thank you for taking the time to hear about my situation