pineapplecharm

I really just wanted to stay with every one, with maybe a tiiiiiiny exception to the 4th home because they were physically abusive parents.

This says it all: knowing where you are is much more important than where you are being perfect.

I moved a lot as a kid, and can relate to the "starting over" thing, but at least my parents were a constant. I can't imagine how much you yearned for stability. Sorry, WM.

Were there any characters in fiction - books, films, TV or anything else - with whom you felt a particular affinity? I don't necessarily mean that their situation was specifically similar to yours, just that you felt they were a kindred spirit in some way.

Blimey; I never considered how writing for kids is such a huge responsibility. Thanks for the interesting answer; you show an impressive resilience especially for one so young. Keep on keepin' on!