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I Grew Up In Foster Care

There are 15 of us in this group and no one has posted, interesting. Well, then I suppose I will be the first, its good for my social anxiety! 🤪 I guess for me I was a career foster child from 4-17 in 15 different homes. Even with all the horrific, traumatic things that happened in all those years, I would not be the amazing, beautiful, unique person I am today without those experiences.
kodiac · 22-25, M
I didn't even know this group existed!Your story is mine in a nutshell! I was in from 4 to 18 ,just got out this spring .People think foster is always kind caring people wanting to help kids ,nothing an be further from the truth . My number was 13 as far as i can remember.
kodiac · 22-25, M
@Lofms I agree,i had at least two very good placements,but the system is not geared for a kid to stay with one foster long term ,when they say it's time you go . Some are in it for money others are in in for much darker reasons. Once you get a good family and still get moved you learn not to get close to any of them.
Lofms · M
@kodiacit is hard..happy to chat if ya want.
kodiac · 22-25, M
@Lofms 👍️
kodiac · 22-25, M
Something i learned ,there would be times i had to just give up .Stop expecting things to change . Those were the darkest times ,but i found out i kept getting the chance to give up again ,even though my mind gave up my spirit never did .
Ladyred · 46-50, F
@kodiac Thank you for sharing that with us. Isn't it amazing how in such situations we develop the right survival skill for our need at that time? We are indeed resilient souls! 😀
Lofms · M
@Ladyred yes seen it all..happy to chat
Ladyred · 46-50, F
@Lofms Thank you!
t3kkno · 70-79, M
In what ways did your experiences contribute positively to your life? (Beyond the standard 'adversity makes one stronger')
Ladyred · 46-50, F
@t3kkno Well if by darkest you mean the voices that come to convince you your life is meaningless, useless, and a burden to others? I would say this: Your feelings, voices no matter how strong, or how much it physically hurts to be alive are not your reality. They come to isolate you from any hope. Reach out, fight back, your words if only spoken in whispers takes their power away. This feeling, these voices would not be so strong if they were not aware, scared that you were meant for something so amazing past this darkness!
t3kkno · 70-79, M
@Ladyred Bravo! Amazing! Well said and very true.
Ladyred · 46-50, F
@t3kkno Thank you kindly..(:

 
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