Talking to my 14 year old foster daughter that I literally met not even an hour ago...

She wasn't being too kind towards me, which I completely understand and it's okay, but I told her I know her and her brother has had to move around a lot, it sucks and it's scary and I told her she can trust me, and she said, "no. You're wrong. I can't trust anybody. The ONLY person who has not left my side, is my brother and I've had to be his mom and protector for 6 years.. nobody gives a shit about me, and nobody gives a shit about him except for me." That right there broke my freaking heart.

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silentwriter180 · 51-55, F

Understandable, as I've been there. Makes me wonder just how many foster homes they've been in. At least she and her brother are still together, that's important. May take a little while to form a trustworthy relationship with her, but don't stop trying. All you can really do is offer her the love that only a parent can.