Erica Mena is breaking her silence amid a prolonged legal dispute with her former husband, Safaree Samuels.

In a detailed Instagram post, the reality TV personality shared her experiences of enduring financial difficulties and shouldering the responsibilities of parenting their two children alone.

Mena expressed, “For over two and a half years, I’ve faced malicious lawsuits, unnecessary legal challenges, and deliberate financial burdens, while being the sole consistent parent for my two youngest children. I’ve managed their healthcare, education, childcare, and daily expenses entirely on my own since their births.”

She further clarified, “Yesterday was not about seeking revenge; it was about presenting facts, evidence, and demanding accountability.”

Mena revealed that a recent court session represented a pivotal moment after years of managing both financial and parenting duties by herself. She explained that her decision to legally fight back came after enduring significant hardship while maintaining her role as a full-time parent.

“Asking for half is not asking for too much,” she added. “It’s asking for what’s right. Children have two parents. Even when only one consistently shows up.”

Mena also publicly praised her attorney, Lisa Weber, crediting her with standing firm throughout the case and advocating for fairness. She described Weber as deeply invested in the outcome and said her dedication was rooted in integrity and principle rather than compensation.

Despite calling the recent outcome a victory, Mena said the legal fight is ongoing. She revealed that there is still an active attempt to drastically reduce child support, even though she remains the primary parent and, according to her, shoulders the true financial responsibility of raising their children.

“It’s easy to underestimate the cost of children you don’t actively raise, especially while always publicly flaunting luxury,” she wrote. “But children don’t live off appearances. They live off stability, care and responsibility.”

Mena concluded by making it clear that while she has prioritized peace, she will continue to speak out when it comes to her children.

“I will NEVER choose silence when it comes to my children,” she wrote. “Receipts spoke. Accountability stood. Neglect didn’t win.”