i am Isabella Ballesteros a 14 year old girl, going onto sophomore year in highschool, and i am seeking help from you.

my current situation: 

on october of 2019 my step dad grabbed my wrist and tried to yank me into his truck. that same day i ran away to my biological dad's house because i was afraid to go back home. i was told by a social worker at my school i had to go back home the next day. on may 4th of 2020 my step dad wrapped his hand around my neck and pushed me against the refrigerator. on june 22 of 2020 i ran away from home for the 2nd time. not only my step dad but my mom who defends him, continues to mentally push me into this awful corner that no child should feel. she doesn’t realize her actions hurt me emotionally/mentally. at this point, they started pushing me into this dark space that i didn’t wanna be in. this emotional abuse has been occurring since i was little, i just now am coming forward because i can no longer keep this a secret. as i got older i realized i’m tired of the constant stress and being isolated from everyone i love. i try to escape for at least a day and my mom keeps me away from friends. i’m held prisoner, i don’t want to be miserable any longer. when i ran away for the 2nd time on june 22 the first cop that approached me asked for my information and as i told him my story he couldn’t even look at me in my eyes. the other cop didn’t even want to hear what i had to say and was saying, “you are the child, they are the adults, you have to get in the car with your mom and stepdad, we aren’t going to argue all night”. i explained to him how i felt like i would be putting myself in danger if i went back home. i didn't feel safe getting into the car with a man who continuously laid his hands on me with my mother coming to his defense. i feel threatened, isn’t the cop's job to protect and serve? is he going to be the one to step up and take responsibility if something happens to me? where i’m getting at is, no one is helping.

failed attempts towards my safety: 

no one is taking that extra step to ensure my safety. my biological dad is trying to file for emergency custody and calls cps daily. since october when i actually was seeing cps workers they have been no help and have been lying to me about them assigning me a therapist. if you’re willing to help please contact cps at 1 (877) 652-2873 and let them know i, Isabella Ballesteros am unsafe! i’m truly disgusted by the system, it disappoints me of how many children’s lives are lost by the hands of cps. the system doesn’t do enough to protect children, and they rely more on the parents rights then the child’s best interests. you might think physical violence is worse because it can leave you with wounds but emotional abuse is just as damaging where you can suffer anxiety, chronic depression, or post traumatic stress disorder which can often lead to suicidal thoughts. emotional abuse victims are kept in the shadows because of the lack of evidence. statistics show victims of physiological abuse experience a more difficult time of healing and years of recovery then victims that experience physical abuse. i hate feeling hopeless just because i’m a kid and i’m considered a juvenile and i'm not taken seriously. it’s been a month since my step dad put his hands on me the workers excuse every time is they have “too many cases”. maybe they should step up and make it their priority to see every child. the last time a worker came they didn't even ask to speak to me. if i’m in fear of my safety i should be taken out of my house hold immediately. i simply want to be in a household where i’m supported and encouraged. i am lucky enough to have my biological dad who does support me and wants me to be successful, but our case is continued to be dismissed.

why you want to sign/donate to this petition: 

your donation will help my biological dad to afford a lawyer that will help me speak in court, and will also put me in a safe home away from mental and physical abuse. we have support from family and friends but the legal process will most likely be drawn out and the legal expenses incurred will drain my biological dad financially. any donations will be appreciated and will go directly to legal expenses. this will impact my life tremendously, this is my biggest cry for help. if you need confirmation regarding this case, please feel free to reach out to us and we will be happy to provide you with the case number and invoices that confirm our difficult financial position. thank you for all your support. 

unfortunately this websites donations goes to advertising and not directly to us. but, my biological father started a go fund me to help receive donations. if you are able to donate anything it would help a ton, click on the link below it would mean the world to me. 

https://www.gofundme.com/f/qshywu-help-my-daughter?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

my biological dad's email - hb.compu.tech@gmail.com