Three and a half years ago, many of you followed my journey and supported me through one of the most painful experiences of my life...losing my son, Remy, under unjust circumstances. You've stood by my side when I lost everything, including my home and all of my belongings, my reputation and what I believed was my "village". My family abandoned me and you all stepped in and became my family. Your support and love have meant more than I could ever put into words. In order to emotionally survive during this time, I stepped away from the movement to be able to endure until the end.

Since then, life has moved forward in ways I haven’t fully shared. Out of an abundance of caution and a desire to protect my children, I chose to keep some things private.

In April 2025, my husband Chris and I welcomed our son, Colt. He is now 12 months old, full of life, and the center of our world. We are also expecting our daughter, Emma, who is due this July.

Recently, things have taken a difficult turn. I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and have begun experiencing early contractions and PROM (Premature Rupture Of Membranes). In order to keep baby girl safe and thriving, I need to be on bed rest for the remainder of the pregnancy. This means I am unable to care for Colt the way I normally would.

My husband Chris has been working incredibly hard as our sole provider, but in order to care for me and our son, he will need to take approximately 11 weeks of unpaid medical leave. Unfortunately, we simply do not have the financial cushion to make that possible on our own. We do not have nearby family or a support system to step in and help with childcare during this time.

We are asking for help to cover basic living expenses, including housing, utilities, food, and essential needs, while we get through these next three months safely.

Our goal is to raise $10,000 to keep our family stable during this period.

If you are able to give, share, or pray for our family, it would mean everything to us. If you’ve supported me in the past, please know how deeply grateful I am, and that your kindness helped carry me through before, just as it will now.

Thank you for standing with our family. ❤️

— Amanda, Chris, Colt & Baby Emma