I have sat in family court rooms feeling unheard, judged, and exhausted, I understand the emotional heartache this process can bring. I have listened to the courts say they want what is in the best interest of my children, yet watched decisions that felt like the complete opposite. I have seen favoritism in the justice system. I've had to stand there as my child held onto my leg crying and begging not to go. I have gone from representing myself to paying thousands of dollars for legal support, only to still feel lost in a system that does not always make sense. I know the confusion, fear, frustration, and constant emotional roller coaster of trying to protect your child while trying to protect your sanity. I also know what it feels like to keep pushing, even when it feels like rolling a boulder uphill. Recently, I served on a committee that helped pass a new law requiring family court judges to receive trauma informed training. Change is happening and no one should navigate this alone.