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Melanie 'n Michael Should Be Together

Organized by Sarah Velasco
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American Apparel Jersey T-shirt

Help Melanie n Michael's Hearts Heal by Supporting Mental Illness, PTSD, Congenital Heart Defects

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All funds raised will go to Sarah Velasco, the organizer for lawyers regarding the divorce of Melanie, who suffers from PTSD/MI, to regain custody of her heart special son, Michael, from her multiple abusers..
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Thanks to our supporters!
$20
American Apparel Jersey T-shirt, Unisex - Teal
American Apparel Jersey T-shirt
Unisex - Teal
Organized by Sarah Velasco

About this campaign

Melanie suffers from extreme Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/ Mental Illiness as a result of the possiblity of losing her son, Michael, in a legal battle against her abusers, as she is a survivor of domestic violence. As her family, we will continue to fight by her side. We need to hire a specialized lawyer due to the nature of the divorce, but have limited funds. The opposing party has already hired three (3) attorneys and they usually win, only adding to the ills that Melanie faces. Michael was born with severe heart defects and has already had two (2) heart procedures and has lived in multiple hospital settings for the bulk of his young life. Because of the opposers, Melanie was not allowed to see Michael on his first Mother's Day or his first birthday, 6/17/15. The opposing party has said in court paperwork that he wants Melanie to have nothing to do with Michael and that has been the case.http://www.halfafamilyhalfaheart.com/

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Melanie gave birth to Michael on June 17, 2014 in Milwaukee, WI. He was a beautiful baby born with a severe heart defect. He lived in the hospital for a few monthswhile Melanie's sister, Sarah and her children, Sarell and Terrellpacked up and stayed with them, as added support. After two heart procedures he was released. The maternal family was extremelyexcited that Michael was coming home. The paternal family was a upset and tried to prolong Michael's stay by not giving consent to doctor recommended treatments. Once home,Michael was kept from the family and so was Melanie. Only living two houses away fromeach other, Melanie and Michael were unseenfor three months. Melanie reported that her and Michael were suffering physical andemotional abuse at the hands of multiple members of her married family. Her family heard from her on a few rare occasions, as she was forced back to work, and her phone was controlled by her husband. When they did hear from her, she was shaken with fear. As a last ditch result, she had a failed suicide attempt in the presence of her abusers. Before being taken to the hospital, they told her that they hoped that she would just die. In their minds, it is believed that Melanie is already dead to them and has been. The abusers have kept her from even knowing the actual whereabouts of Michael. She initiated the police to have them do a wellness check, the lastcheck took place on his birthdaybut shestill hasn't seen him.The legal system has been in favor of our opposers as they have more than paid into the system. We on the other hand, have stood together and supported each other Pro Se. We now need to pay into their system in order to try to even see Michael, as a judge hasalready told the family to "put up" their house. Please, help us raise funds for the lawyers and wear theshirts that were beautifully crafted for Melanie and Michaelby the loving hands of Alexis, Sarell, and Terrell- Michael's loving cousins.
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