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Foster Children
Fostered (or "looked-after") children as usually wards of their state or country who have been removed from the care of their biological parents. This can be a short-term temporary removal (e.g. respite care), or a longer permanent solution. It is intended to be focused on the needs of the child. Some foster children return to their biological parents, others are adopted, and many more remain within their state/country's care system.
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Yesterday, I will never forget you. You’ve taught me many lessons. I was taught lessons that a young person should never experience or even know about. Some lessons in life leave permitted marks. There have been many lessons I’ve learned that have left so many scars on my heart, but life goes on. I use to be overwhelmed by hate, disbelief, and not knowing if I was going to make it. Now, I am surrounded by warm hugs, smiles, love, and peace.
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― Pinwheels and Dandelions
― Pinwheels and Dandelions
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Dear Lotus Flower,
Just like you, my roots were always latched in the mud. I envied you because you were in the dark, murky water only at night—when the daylight arose, you bloomed. Unlike you, I was submerged in nasty water every day and night, but the light abandoned me. Came the morning light, and somehow miraculously, you rebloomed, sparkling, and so clean. I sort of bloomed at night with the moonlight and stars. However, the next morning I wasn’t so lucky because the morning light was nowh
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― Pinwheels and Dandelions
― Pinwheels and Dandelions
