I know you. You began with such big hopes and a dash of hesitation. You knew the risks and had heard the stories. You waded through the advice from friends and strangers; and read all the books and all the blogs. You added words like attachment theory, trauma-informed parenting, reunification. You also found yourself using new acronyms like TDM (team… Read More
Archives for October 2018
Foster Care and Adoption – No Ordinary Walk in the Valley
She sat in my lap and screamed and sobbed. Her denim jumper was damp; a mix of sweat and tears. My husband had just called me because she would not stop screaming. I met him outside the bank beside his truck and I took my raging and screaming child into the quiet confines of my car. Her shrieks echoed loudly… Read More