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we’re not throwaway kids | Foster Kid Phoenix
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. Foster Care sucks and I survived. We’re not throwaway kids. October 25, 2014. They threw me into the world naked and I’m still learning how to deal. They take you from your broken home and break you down. Kill your spirits and throw you to the wolves. Left for dead,. Crawling and crying and damn near dying. Dead inside, lifeless eyes. But somehow we learn to walk. Slowly on wobbly unsure limbs. We seek warmth but are too cold. We survive against the odds. And learn how to love.
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the brighter side of foster care (&personal updates) | Foster Kid Phoenix
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. Foster Care sucks and I survived. The brighter side of foster care (&personal updates). May 7, 2014. Wow, I can’t believe it’s been so long since my last post on here. I don’t suppose that’s a terrible thing, though. I had a particularly busy and fascinating Winter Quarter (straight A’s again, high five! He is going to a university, and I am itching to set my feet down on some new soil. Reflecting on my life so far, I can’t help but feel fortunate. Even though I have ha...I don&#...
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what is foster care & why is it an issue? | Foster Kid Phoenix
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. Foster Care sucks and I survived. What is foster care and why is it an issue? November 25, 2013. Hey folks, it’s been a while since I’ve posted! I haven’t forgotten about this blog, I’ve just been busy with school and life and emotions. If you already are, thank you so so much! I never expected to have a single reader, so I appreciate all of you and your lovely comments! The process of being removed from family is traumatic, causing lasting neurobiological and psychological effec...
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Sometimes, we have to learn the hard way: what I wish I knew when I turned 18 | Foster Kid Phoenix
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. Foster Care sucks and I survived. Sometimes, we have to learn the hard way: what I wish I knew when I turned 18. October 29, 2013. Even though I had support leaving the system, a lot was left for me to figure out. Here’s my list of things I wish I knew right before I left the system. But didn’t know until it was too late. My list is tailored to the state I live (California), and only contains what I’ve learned up to now (I’m twenty-three). If you have the opportunity to be in a g...
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NEW TUMBLR FOR FOSTERS | Foster Kid Phoenix
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. Foster Care sucks and I survived. NEW TUMBLR FOR FOSTERS. December 30, 2014. I wish I had the energy to write on this blog more, but it’s pretty emotionally taxing coming up with articles. I still really want to help create more foster-generated content, so I created a tumblr! I thought it would be a good move, since there are a lot of users on tumblr, and since tumblr has a painless submissions system. Here’s the descriptive blurb:. Although this blog is titled. I will also acce...
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Phoenix | Foster Kid Phoenix
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. Foster Care sucks and I survived. December 30, 2014. NEW TUMBLR FOR FOSTERS. I wish I had the energy to write on this blog more, but it’s pretty emotionally taxing coming up with articles. I still really want to help create more foster-generated content, so I created a tumblr! I thought it would be a good move, since there are a lot of users on tumblr, and since tumblr has a painless submissions system. Here’s the descriptive blurb:. Although this blog is titled. I will also acce...
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tears of joy | Foster Kid Phoenix
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. Foster Care sucks and I survived. September 7, 2013. This post is inspired by the “What Foster Care Feels Like” gallery at Foster Focus Magazine. Dedicated to all the current and former foster youth, and especially to California Youth Connection – because you have given me a family, a community, belief in the power of change, and a reason to continue growing. I’ve cried pleading tears of desperation,. Hot angry tears that got me consequences and never consolation,. Leave a Reply ...
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS | Foster Kid Phoenix
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CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. Foster Care sucks and I survived. CALLING ALL FOSTER KIDS. I want to see a movement gain momentum. I want to see foster youth loud, proud, and open about their experiences. It’s happening, for sure. California Youth Connection. And the Foster Care Alumni of Ameri. Are two examples of groups founded by former foster youth, dedicated to making our voices heard. We’re building momentum, but there is always need for more voices to join our choir. It HUMANIZES the issues. And getting ...