dylson129

Sorry it took me a bit to get to this question.

1. I was in a residential treatment facility. It was AWFUL, to say the least. Staff were abusive, and kids were just not nice. I hated it.

2. Physically, no. I had one foster mom who had a child they adopted. She asked me a few weeks prior to Christmas: "Is it okay if we don't get you anything for Christmas? Would you feel bad?". That SUCKED.

3. One family I stayed with went through a private foster care provider. They were sooooooooooo nosy. I had no freedom from them. They wanted to know every detail of my personal life. I hated it.

4. I think they're bad! It's slavery, and it's absolute BS. No kid should be put through that. No one should be foster parents, just for the money. It's not fair.

5. I keep in touch with one foster dad. The lawyer. He's a good guy. Gotta love him. He instilled love in my heart.

6. I've talked to my mother. She was an accomplice, but she's still my mother. I just can't forgive my father. :(

7. I'm not a violent person. Not at all. I haven't hurt anyone on purpose, let alone at all. My dad was just a stubborn drunk. He had no control.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate the time you took to write this. Props to you, man! Much success in the future!

I had a foster father. He was a lawyer. An amazing man, that took care of me, when I thought all hope was lost. He took a job in another state, and left me. That was the worst.

Leaving one family for another wasn't a good thing. It was so difficult. I suppose most kids learn to adapt, after awhile.

He said "My only regret is not being able to keep you with me."

I strongly suggest fostering children. :)

If you do, make sure that you don't put your children above them. Remember, they're all kiddos, and they're all going to see if you put one on a pedestal. They're all equals.

Thanks for the great question!

In the past, trust issues have just destroyed my personal life. I grew paranoid, and afraid. I didn't know what was around the corner, so I just didn't move forward.

I went into a very deep depression when he left me. Imagine a breakup, but your life falls apart as well.

Today, I've learned to move ahead, albeit very cautiously.