Please Help

Hello. This is my first time writing anything on this page. I'm more than destroyed. I seek God everyday and that's why I breeze one breathe at time and I feel every breathe. It's that hard to breathe.I three adult boys. One is strong with God. My oldest is currently facing charges that could be 25 years and is in another state. I've taken my retirement to help him. When the crime took place...I got evidence of what happened and it's now with his attorney's who also believe he didn't do it.I just found out my youngest son is being accused of some serious allegations that I know that's not my son. I know as a mom we all want to believe our kids are innocent but truly... I believe him cause I know his personality. He's scared and so am I. He could face up to 20 years in a different state in which I live in too.I need help. Does anyone know how to go about a pro bono attorney. Public defenders scare me.My husband can't work cause of surgeries and I am the only one working at Walmart. Hoping my job doesn't get cut in the next few months as Walmart is changing all around this country.I have no finances to help him now. Can someone guide me.Also can everyone please put my son's on your prayer list. Only God can handle this...cause I'm too week to do it but my kids won't see my weakness.PS... I have no clue how mother's of incarcerated son's or children's do this!! My heart breaks for my son's and yet many of you have been doing this or gone through it far longer than me. My deepest strongest prayers go to your children and to the parents who stand by there children.I Can't Breathe!!Sandra

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Sandra Gallegos March 1, 2018 at 3:07pm

Thank you all for your kind words and suggestions. I know you all mean well. Unfortunately, my heart isn't better and I'm praying to God to help us. I'm never leaving my son's side!!! But taking one breath at a time and that even hurts to breathe.
Connie pena March 1, 2018 at 10:13am

iam so sorry Sandra....i truly feel your pain it has been one yr for me that my nightmare started...i had to get a public defender because at the time i was working to jobs...and my living situation was and still is dire....and i didn't have money for a lawyer...but thank god i got a good criminal defence lawyer who knows his stuff....God is looking out for your Sons....my prayers are with you and your family be encouraged my friend:)
Jan Walker February 28, 2018 at 9:48am

Sending prayers and thoughts of peace.
Jan Walker February 28, 2018 at 9:46am
Deb February 27, 2018 at 9:01pm

Breath. We understand. It is misery every day. But take care of yourself. You will live a new normal. It is not what any of us dreamed of when we raised our son’s but here we are. Take care. Do what you can and feel good about that. Sorry I don’t have any info on pro bono but would probably start with googling.

Love and hugs
Deborah Anderson February 27, 2018 at 7:31pm

I went through the same thing my son is doing ten years in a different state , he was facing twenty to life - but I was able to hire a private lawyer But I wish and pray for the best for your son- But remember the lord work in mysterious ways and he never gives you more than you can handle and whatever the outcome let him know he is loved unconditionally
Donna Dayka February 27, 2018 at 6:03pm

Hi Sandra! I am sorry that you are going through this. I think as mothers we support our children whether they are guilty or innocent. I also used a public defender who I did not like. I wish I had asked for another one. I don't know if legal aid would be of help. If your sons do end up in prison, know that this is a great group of women who will support you and never judge you or your sons. My son is in a different state from me and I only see him once a year. You will get through this. It becomes your new normal. I will keep you and your sons in my prayers. Stay strong!

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