MFA Mama

So, for those of you who are checking here for MFA Mama updates, I just got off the phone with her and I have her permission to tell you this (and to refer to her by her proper blog name!): she has left Husband, taking the children with her, and is in a temporary safe place, though without internet access.  Husband has removed all her assets and left her with all the debt possible.  He is suing for full custody of the children.  She has hired a lawyer.

Needless to say, she could really, really use help with paying for the lawyer, since she has very little in the way of cash available (see above).  I am going to try to set up my own Paypal account for her, but in the meantime, anyone who is so inclined could hop on over to her site and donate directly into her Paypal account.  And yes, that account is in her name only, so nobody else (ahem) can get at the money.

She thanks you all for your good wishes, which I have relayed verbatim.  I thank you too, and please, keep them coming!  Now, everybody go and squeeze your spouse and kids.

PS. I have fixed the broken links on the last post.  Sorry about that!  Now you can gawk all you want.

Comments

[Claire]

That's really reassuring to hear. It sounded like she was in an increasingly dangerous situation. Good luck MFA Mama!

[Brandee]

Can't get into her site anymore. :( Hope all is well, and please keep us updated if we can help.

[Bad Hippie]

Hey, there...MFA Mama's site is password protected. Can you e-mail me with a way to "get in?" I'd like to send some $, but it will have to wait till payday at the end of the month. I hope she can hold out till then. My thoughts are with here.

[Kelly]

I would also like to help but can't access her site. Can you email me either the password or a link to the paypal account? I don't comment much, so I'll be happy to email you more info about me if you need it. My thought are with you, MFA Mama!

[diane]

Can I get into the site too please?

I have been reading MFA's site for some time now, but commented infrequently. I am so glad to know that she and the children are safe.

[jackie]

I would like to get onto her site if possible. I have lurked mainly but commented a few times. I am glad she is now safe.

Jackie

[Rachel]

I'd also like to drop some money into the MFAMama lawyer fund - unfortunately I don't have the password. (I'm a lawyer myself, and I know how much we cost! And I don't bill out terribly high, even.) I'm happy to provide more details about myself so you can know I'm not someone scary, please do email me.

I've been reading for a while and although I don't comment, I am so relieved to hear that she's safe.

[nate]

Bihari, is there a way to send some cash to you by mail? Only b/c (and I feel like such a dork) my husband and I share all finances, and so if I were to put something on the Visa I'd have to go into this whole long explanation, and it would give him much fodder to tease me about my friends inside the computer. But I'd love to help her out--I can't imagine how hard things must be for her right now. Would also love her site password, but I've mostly been a lurker so I'll understand if she doesn't want to share it with the world.

I'm glad she got out, so sorry about the assets/debt. What a jerk.

[aka Marina]

Hey dolly,
Add me to the people who need a password list.. I'd like to contribute some $$ as well and it's probably easiest through her own paypal account, yes?

Thanks,
WV Mama

[sarlivesound]

As soon as you set up the PayPal account, or the MFA Mama site issues get straightened out, I'm there! I'm so glad she left Husband- I fucking hate that prick and I've never even met him and don't know his real name- and he will get custody of those kids over the Internets' collective dead body! She's a strong woman but I still hope she'll be okay and want her to know I'm thinking about her and the little ones too!

[Monica]

I'd like the password, too...glad to hear that she's gotten out of BFE!

[Beth]

I would like to donate as well, either to MFA Mama directly (need password) or to an account that you set up. I'll check back to see which one you can swing.

In the meantime, MFA Mama has all my love and prayers.

[C.]

Got me some $$ here for MFA, let us know what we should do with it as her site is not available.

[Amy T]

Ditto on needing password to donate. Happy to provide info on myself to gain access to site.

[Terry]

Love you, MFA Mama!

I know this is going to turn out well for you. Just keep on keepin' on, sister.

And, Bihari, you're awesome, too. (Long-time lurker/first-time commenter).

[mj]

Me, too! I think I need a password to send some cash. Might be more helpful than all the good thoughts I've been sending her way...

[Nothing But Bonfires]

I am so embarrassed to even be saying these words, but did you see? I tagged you!

[rv]

I'd also like to send something along, but can't access her site.

[Jo]

Don't know about everyone else, but considering that MFA family is in more need than the fire dept, she has my full permission to use the money I donated for herself instead.

[leslie]

so glad she's left the jerk! and would also appreciate the password to her site if she's reading these comments!

[liz]

I would like to send a check if possible -- I refuse to use paypal due to annoyance reasons. I understand that this might not be possible due to desire for anonymity on MFAMama and your parts but I promise not to stalk anybody. Email me if this is possible -- sorry to be a pain.

[Sam]

I'm an infreqent commenter but hugely frequent reader of MFA Mama's and I'm glad she and her boys are safe. I have very little in the way of fundage but would also like to help her with little amounts as I can afford them. If you get info from her on where to send donations, please include me on the list of those who want to help. Stay strong MFA Mama! You're doing the right thing for yourself and your boys. They'll be better men because of your strength and determination.

[Veronica]

Holy !@#$% (not sure how you feel about potty typing on your site). Glad she & her kids are safe & OK, sorry she's in a world of hurt right now even if I trust it will be a transition to a better state.

Will be happy to contribute what $ I can when you can let us know how. My email is enabled if you don't want to post these things on a public site.

And boy do I hope that (1) she's got a kicka$$ ubercompetent family lawyer with a strong sense of righteous indignation and (2) her backwards southern state of residency is a community property state.

Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

[Diana]

more well -wishes for MFA Mama. Let her know we're thinking of her, if you get to talk to her again. I was a reader/commenter, but still can't get into the site.

[Melissa P.]

Your an angel for keeping in touch with her and letting us know how she is. I have been so worried about her.
I, too would like the password so I can send her money.
Thank God she got out before something awful happened to her.
Thank God!