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Jun 2024
3h 5m

My Mother Stole My Children

Devorah Roloff
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<p>In this heart-wrenching video, Elise shares the painful story of how her own mother legally took her children away from her. Through a series of calculated tactics and legal maneuvers, her mother managed to gain custody, leaving Elise devastated and fighting to reclaim her family. Elise recounts the events that led up to this, the emotional and legal batt ... Show More
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