Voice of Women – Justice, Motherhood, Rights
- Lilija Moshechkova
- Mar 19
- 4 min read
📢 You Are Not Alone – The System May Be Unfair, but We Are Strong! 💜⚖️
Every day, thousands of women face injustice in courts, manipulations from ex-partners, and difficult decisions concerning their children. If you feel like you’re fighting alone – you are not alone!
✅ Start with these steps:
✔️ Find support – groups for women in similar situations can help both emotionally and practically.
✔️ Document everything – notes, screenshots, voice recordings (if legal), witnesses.
✔️ Consult a lawyer – many law firms offer free initial consultations, and there are foundations that support women.
✔️ Take care of yourself – don’t let yourself be dragged into emotional destruction. You have the right to rest and recover.
Your rights do not depend on others’ opinions – you have the right to fight for yourself and your child! 💪💜
👩⚖️ Mother vs. The System – How to Defend Yourself Against Manipulation in Court?
One of the hardest moments in a woman’s life is when the father of her child starts using the law against her. He may try to take your child away, manipulate facts, or make false accusations. How can you defend yourself?
💡 Mini Guide: How to Protect Yourself?
🔹 Do not react emotionally to provocations – if your ex-partner tries to provoke you, respond calmly and objectively. Every argument could be used against you later!
🔹 Gather evidence – save SMS messages, emails, and testimonies from witnesses of mistreatment towards you or your child. Keep everything archived.
🔹 Ensure stability for your child – courts always prioritize the child’s best interest. If you provide stability and safety, that is a strong advantage for you.
🔹 Do not let yourself be intimidated – some people threaten court action, child removal, or false accusations. That does not mean they are right. Courts do not take children away without reason!
💜 Be strong, act wisely, and don’t let injustice break you!
❓ “Why Can a Father, but a Mother Must?” – Inequalities in Family Courts
Women often hear:
🔸 “The father has a right to his child!” – Yes, but did he remember that when the child was sick or needed to be picked up from daycare?
🔸 “A child needs a father!” – Of course, but only when the father actually cares, not when he comes and goes as he pleases.
🔸 “You must get along with the father!” – But what if the father manipulates, refuses to pay child support, and creates conflict?
🔴 Why is more expected from mothers?
📌 Courts often have outdated views – they expect mothers to be angels of patience, while fathers get away with the bare minimum.
📌 If a mother refuses contact (e.g., due to violence), she is labeled as an “alienator,” but when a father neglects his duties – it’s “his choice.”
📌 Child support is seen as a “burden” for fathers, but no one talks about how mothers bear 90% of the costs of raising a child!
💡 If you feel unfairly treated – speak up! Raising awareness is the first step to change.
📜 10 Rights Every Mother Must Know
🔹 1. You have the right to safety – if your ex-partner harasses you, report it! Police, prosecutors, and foundations that help women – you are not powerless.
🔹 2. You have the right to child support – don’t agree to “private arrangements” without a court decision. Child support is your child’s right, not the father’s “favor”!
🔹 3. You have the right to make decisions about your child – if the father hasn’t been involved in raising the child for years, he can’t suddenly demand full custody.
🔹 4. You have the right to mental health protection – if fighting for your child is exhausting you, seek support. Psychologists and support groups are there to help – you don’t have to go through this alone!
🔹 5. You have the right to refuse contact with a toxic father – if your child’s contact with the father is harmful, you have the right to report it.
🔹 6. You have the right to work and have a private life – a mother is not a servant. You can work, grow, and have passions!
🔹 7. You have the right to social assistance – single mothers can apply for various forms of financial support.
🔹 8. You have the right not to be judged – you don’t have to be a “perfect mother,” you just have to be a good mother.
🔹 9. You have the right to defend yourself – if someone accuses you of “alienation” or “poor parenting,” demand evidence. Don’t let yourself be intimidated!
🔹 10. You have the right to dignity – no one has the right to humiliate, manipulate, or treat you as inferior.
💜 Know your rights – and defend them!
⚡ Don’t Be Afraid to Act – How to Take Back Control of Your Life?
🔹 Feeling overwhelmed?
🔹 Feeling like you don’t have the strength to fight?
🔹 Feeling like the entire system is against you?
‼️ It’s time to reclaim your power!
✅ Take the first step – write down everything that is bothering you.
Sometimes, just getting it out can help you create a plan of action.
✅ Get organized – check what options you have.
• Foundations supporting women
• Free legal advice
• Emotional support groups
• Psychological help
✅ Don’t give up – change takes time!
Fighting for yourself and your child is a marathon, not a sprint. But every legal victory, every defense of your rights – is another step toward justice.
💜 You are not alone. You are strong. And every fight for justice begins with one person’s courage.
📢 If this message resonates with you, share it! Let more women know they can fight and win. 💪💜⚖️
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