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

When I was three, I lived in a pretty close knit neighborhood. Basically, where everyone looked out for each other in a way. It was late evening, and I was at a friends house. There was a couple there visiting who just got married, and were on their way to Hawaii to spend their lives together. The woman knew that I didn't live there, got concerned about my being there so late with no one looking for me, she was told that my mother was always at the bar, and didn't really take care of me. So, this newly married couple went to her and told her what they were doing and that they would like to take me with them. My bio mother was elated that she didn't have to take care of me anymore. So, I went with them and was legally adopted by the age of 7. I just recently found out that my bio mother was about to send me off to India to live in a religious commune.

Everyday, I am grateful for this woman who took me under her wing. She is an amazing woman who has been my mom for the last 47 years!

TexChik · F

@silentwriter180 47 yers! I’m so jealous

Jonjdw · 46-50, M

@silentwriter180 that is great. Think of so many that did not get so lucky.