Mãe Brasileira Perde os 4 Filhos nos EUA e Faz Apelo Desesperado

Overview

A Brazilian woman identified as Sabrina describes the trauma of losing custody of all four of her children in the U.S. She makes a desperate appeal for help to regain contact, arguing that the system separated her from the children after a conflict with her teenage daughter.

What happened and why she lost the children

• Sabrina says that around three weeks before speaking, she became involved with DCF (child protection authorities) after an incident with her 14-year-old daughter (Rafaela/Rafa).
• She admits that she spanked/struck her daughter with a belt during an argument. She says it was a “moment of heat” after being extremely exhausted and overwhelmed.
• Sabrina claims her daughter then left and contacted authorities. She says police did not file a formal report, while telling Sabrina she was right to correct the child but could not leave marks.
• According to Sabrina, her daughter was taken to a hospital, where the daughter contacted DCF, leading DCF to remove the children.

Custody outcome

• Sabrina claims that three children were given to their father, while the youngest (5-year-old Eloa) was placed under state custody with limited visitation.
• She says her daughter Eloa is currently available to her only about every two weeks for 40 minutes, at a location/shelter chosen by the state.
• Sabrina emphasizes that she cannot properly contact or visit her boys because DCF states it depends on the father’s will, and the father restricts it.

Family context and added pressure

• Sabrina portrays herself as a single mother in the U.S. for years, working long hours in construction and managing bills, housing, transportation, and childcare alone.
• She says her ex-husband became an “absent father” after becoming involved with another partner, including not providing consistent financial/emotional support.
• She describes her daughter’s adolescence as difficult. Sabrina says the teen experienced identity/conflict issues, brought a girlfriend home, and had behavioral conflicts (including vaping behavior—though Sabrina says it wasn’t marijuana/drugs).
• Sabrina also says the teen’s father remarried and the stepmother allegedly took control of the situation after the incident, including publicly labeling Sabrina as abusive.

Her argument about the U.S. and why she needs help

• Sabrina argues that the U.S. is not the “wonderland” immigrants are promised—especially for families under financial stress—because survival is harder and the legal system can abruptly sever parents from children.
• She says she tried to secure a lawyer but cannot afford it:
  • One lawyer quoted over $8,000
  • Another quoted around $30,000 to file for custody of the four children
• She claims she spent her savings on her daughter’s education and other household expenses, leaving her unable to pay legal fees.

Appeal to viewers and proposed actions

Sabrina asks for:

• a lawyer recommendation
• prayer and/or financial help
• help to find a path to custody/contact, especially for the youngest child

The presenter (Júnior Pena) encourages viewers to support her (including suggesting a fundraiser) and highlights that she is actively suffering and needs assistance.

Messages and emotional closure

• Sabrina asks forgiveness from her daughter, saying she never intended harm and that she was trying to cope with exhaustion and authority issues.
• She urges other mothers and women’s groups in the U.S. to help immigrant families facing similar situations.
• The video ends with a call for community support and acknowledgement of Sabrina’s ongoing hardship (work disruptions, constant court-related strain, inability to maintain normal life routines).

Presenters or contributors

• Júnior Pena (host/presenter)
• Sabrina (mother, central interviewee and person appealing for help)