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Contesting Custody: A Mother's Fight for Her Daughter
Contesting A Mother's Fight for Her Daughter
by Tara Reason
When Tara Reason gave birth to Daphne—a medically fragile baby with Spina Bifida—she knew she’d spend her life fighting for her child. What she didn’t expect was that the biggest battle wouldn’t be medical… it would be legal.
Told with raw honesty and heartbreaking detail, Contesting Custody is the story of a mother who refused to be silenced by a broken court system. After Daphne’s father, an unstable addict with family influence, manipulated the legal process to take custody, Tara faced years of courtroom trauma, false accusations, and emotional devastation.
But she never gave up.
This powerful memoir traces Tara’s journey from desperation to vindication, capturing the strength it takes to protect a child when the odds—and the system—are stacked against you.
Perfect for parents, advocates, and anyone who’s ever had to fight to be heard, Contesting Custody is a testament to resilience, truth, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughter.
by Tara Reason
When Tara Reason gave birth to Daphne—a medically fragile baby with Spina Bifida—she knew she’d spend her life fighting for her child. What she didn’t expect was that the biggest battle wouldn’t be medical… it would be legal.
Told with raw honesty and heartbreaking detail, Contesting Custody is the story of a mother who refused to be silenced by a broken court system. After Daphne’s father, an unstable addict with family influence, manipulated the legal process to take custody, Tara faced years of courtroom trauma, false accusations, and emotional devastation.
But she never gave up.
This powerful memoir traces Tara’s journey from desperation to vindication, capturing the strength it takes to protect a child when the odds—and the system—are stacked against you.
Perfect for parents, advocates, and anyone who’s ever had to fight to be heard, Contesting Custody is a testament to resilience, truth, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughter.
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Published May 17, 2025
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July 16, 2025
Beautifully written
This is a beautifully written book about a mother's fierceness and strength, facing people who should have been a form of support, and instead, were the opposition to safety and protection. But more than that, it is also a book about how addiction can have such tremendous impacts and the way that enabling can affect everyone. Well done Tara. I'm proud
This is a beautifully written book about a mother's fierceness and strength, facing people who should have been a form of support, and instead, were the opposition to safety and protection. But more than that, it is also a book about how addiction can have such tremendous impacts and the way that enabling can affect everyone. Well done Tara. I'm proud
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