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Update: 12/05/2024
Good day, supporters,
Today’s update comes with even more frustration and heartbreak as my child continues to face neglectful and abusive circumstances that are impacting their safety, well-being, and our relationship.
Recently, I learned that my child has been grounded from "being allowed to talk to me," their own parent. This punishment, justified by claims that they haven’t completed their schoolwork and homework, seems grossly disproportionate and harmful, especially considering the context. My child is navigating persistent bullying and harassment at school—a struggle that would challenge any child’s ability to focus academically.
When I was young, I too experienced the pain and distraction of being bullied, and it negatively affected my grades. However, my parents never weaponized that situation by isolating me from my support system. It is appalling that my child is being further punished by being denied the right to communicate with me—a crucial source of comfort and stability in their life.
This isn’t the only troubling incident. As I’ve shared before, my child was punched in the face by two boys at their school. To add insult to injury, my child was suspended alongside their aggressors—an egregious example of the school’s inability to appropriately address bullying.
On top of this, I’ve now learned that my child was recently allowed to handle a sharp knife unsupervised, leading to a severe injury. They cut their finger so deeply that they required a visit to the ER, as the bleeding couldn’t be stopped with bandages or rags. This is not the first instance of such negligence. When my child was only one year old, a similar lack of oversight resulted in another alarming situation.
These ongoing events point to a pattern of disregard for my child’s safety and emotional well-being. They are navigating an environment that not only fails to protect them, but actively works against their ability to thrive. As a parent, it is devastating to witness my child endure this, especially when my attempts to advocate for them are met with resistance, blame, and stonewalling from those who should be safeguarding them.
I am more determined than ever to fight for my child’s right to a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment—both at school and in their personal life. Thank you to everyone who has continued to support me through this journey. Your encouragement and solidarity mean the world as I work to ensure my child’s well-being.
Please share this update with others who may be able to help or offer advice. The more visibility we bring to my child’s situation, the closer we can get to justice and safety for them.
Warm regards,
Joshua H. Landerfelt
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Support Needed to Secure My Daughter's Future
Update: 10/21/2024
Dear Supporters,
I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing this evening with an important update regarding the legal process we’ve been navigating. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve made significant strides, and I’m grateful to share that all critical documents have been reviewed and filed by our legal team. We’ve also covered the necessary service of these documents, which brings us one step closer to the desired outcome.
However, as we approach future hearings and the trial, we still face ongoing legal fees, including travel expenses and ensuring representation during crucial court dates. To maintain the progress we’ve worked so hard to achieve, I’m humbly reaching out for continued financial support.
Over the past ten years, “mountains” of documents have been meticulously reviewed by over 20 legal professionals to accurately understand the situation and establish clear patterns. This thorough review has helped untangle complex issues, and we are finally beginning to see a clearer path ahead. With your help, we can continue to push forward with confidence.
If you’re able, please consider sharing this GoFundMe with others who may be willing to support this cause. Your efforts to spread the word can make a real difference in expediting this process, especially considering the challenging and questionable actions of the other party involved.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your time, support, and generosity. Your belief in this journey means more than words can express, and together, I believe we can achieve the resolution we’ve been working toward.
We currently need $2,000 to keep the legal momentum going strong. Every bit of support helps!
With gratitude,
-Mr. Joshua H. Landerfelt
"The best thing that we can do for our children is reassure them that adults in their life have not given them a faux world to live in and lie to believe as fact. It is our job as model adults in their life to make certain that we aren't aiding in the harboring of this faux system."
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Joshua Landerfelt
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Berkeley, CA
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