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They say "blood is thicker than water", "family first". You'd think this would ring truest and loudest during times of needed understanding from family members. But, you'd maybe be as surprised as I have been to learn.... that's not always the case.
Beginning of September, Tiffany decided in the name of “betterment”, to face some childhood abuse instances that, for whatever reason, decided to surface later on in life. So, she decided to confide in a couple of members of her large family that some unfortunate instances had indeed happened to her during childhood, through adolescence, one of those persons being a family member that contributed. Of course there was shock for the family members – that’s to be expected with such news. But, even though exact details weren’t gone over (whether what happened was minor or not, and at what, etc.), Tiffany’s family members still acted sincere to her face, acted as if they believed her.
Tiffany, knowing her family, had a hunch that doing this brave thing (although most people don’t recognize these types of things as taking courage to push through), would likely cause large “ripples” of back-lash among her family. Sure enough, a “family counsel” was demanded for the immediate Sunday night, following, so the accusations could be fought, to which Tiffany simply told all family members (numerous times) that she and her daughter needed just a bit of time before such a thing with everybody – that she needed to focus on her and her daughter at the moment, as well as pressing business and home matters, and to please give them their space and time, then they all could reconvene later. However, unbeknownst to Tiffany, until finding out in the worst of ways, her large family ended up having a “secret-behind-her-back” conference, where they banded together and decided that… Tiffany must be absolutely crazy, a liar, severely depressed, or maybe a mix of all the above, and then proceeded to take these notions to Tiffany’s ex-husband (whom, they’ve never really been fond of before), to ask him to assist in the removal of Tiffany’s daughter from Tiffany’s care.
Tiffany normally had her daughter majority of the time – since infancy. They were happy, and “attached at the hip”.
Tiffany’s family ultimately “tag teamed” up with her oppressive ex-husband, in the name of stripping Tiffany of her most prized and favorite thing in the whole world - her daughter and role as a Mother. Even worse and hard to imagine, but all members of her family sit on the opposite side of each courtroom hearing, opposing their daughter, sister, “loved one” – One sibling even starting another non-related law suit against her, during this… All because they wouldn’t allow any “coming to terms” – deciding to stay inside denial and cruelty, instead.
It’s no coincidence, either, that right at this same time, Tiffany had conveyed to her ex that she was going to need to increase the monthly child support amount, due to the fact that her ex had only ever had to pay less than half the usual state minimum, for nearly 10 years. At that time, Tiffany had reached out to her ex to ask him to please come over for a sit down with her to convey to him what was going on in her family, house situation, etc., so he’d simply be aware that everyone was indeed safe, and being worked out w/in the next couple weeks. He said he’d help however he could, and he’d be there. However, just after making dinner for the family on that Monday evening, Tiffany sat on the back patio, ready for the chat her ex agreed to, but then there was a knock at the door… Tiffany getting served papers that she was being sued, her daughter was gone, and Tiffany was to no longer have any contact with her.
He never so much as spoke with Tiffany directly before doing any of this. He never gave her any due respect for so much as 30 minutes time to ask, or talk.
Fast forward to present-day – almost 4 months later – and Tiffany has seen her daughter a total of approx.. 24 hours, since her daughter was taken away. Tiffany’s wishes for time, space, support, etc., were disrespected, and ignored… by the same people who didn’t so much as speak with her about any possible concerns or questions, before doing such a thing, or much less provide any sort of comfort – her family.
Even with Tiffany taking a voluntary Polygraph, among other tests, to free her name of any wrong-doing, concerning her daughter, or “lies” to her family, they refuse to even acknowledge such an exam could be legitimate.
And she passed, by the way.
Tiffany has been the victim of every type of loophole, delay, emotional / mental abuse, and alienation tactics, thus far, to keep her from her normally very happy, close relationship with her daughter.
I’ve watched my good friend, Tiffany, normally very strong, fun-loving, giving, caring, now lose most of her hope. She’s been hit with every kind of injustice in this situation, I’ve ever witnessed.
Please help us support Tiffany and her daughter, whom is one of my child’s very best friends, and who also misses her dearly. We’re needing to hit this case from every single angle, including (but not necessarily limited to): Therapy time for Tiffany and her daughter reuniting, and bonding once again, possible second lawyer, expert witnesses at hearing(s) to prove against accusations, general help getting Tiffany’s and her daughters feet back on solid ground.
Your help is truly appreciated, and in return, there are 4 levels of incentive gifts, custom made by Tiffany, using artwork previously made by her daughter, her adding her own slight touches, and even incorporating some of my son’s doodles as well.
GIFTS for DONATIONS:
$75 “level” 1 – Custom made t-shirt, (shown on page), on soft jersey material
$150 “level” 2 – Mixed-media, custom art piece (shown shown on page), titled “SHELTER”, made just for this campaign, which includes a combined work of “love” with artwork by Tiffany’s daughter (at 7 years old), her great friend Ridley, and some additions by Tiffany as well.
$225 “level” 3 – Will receive both custom made t-shirt, and art piece
$750+ “level 4” – New, custom created art piece, created for donor’s home or office setting (depending on whether personal vs. corporate donation).
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