Growing up in a fostering household has shaped who I am in ways I never expected. It’s been a journey filled with love, learning, and a few challenges—but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
One of the hardest parts for me was learning how to share my mum, especially when girls around my age came into our care. I felt jealous sometimes, confused about my place in the family. But 妖精动漫’s fostering team really helped me through it. I had one-on-one chats with my social worker, who helped me understand my feelings and how to express them in a positive way. That support meant I didn’t have to bottle things up or feel guilty for struggling—it was okay to feel what I felt.
Despite those moments, fostering has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. I’ve loved having children in our home—especially the younger ones. As I got older, I helped look after them when my parents were out, and I really enjoyed that responsibility. It made me feel proud and connected.
One of my favourite things is seeing the children again after they’ve moved on—especially those who’ve been adopted. It’s so comforting when they remember us and still show love. Knowing they now have their own mum and dad, someone they can cling to and rely on without boundaries, is one of the best parts. It means they’ve found stability, and that’s what fostering is all about.
Funny enough, I think I started it all. I was about seven, constantly asking my mum for a baby sister. Then one day, there was a leaflet on the table, and my parents said, “You might get a sibling, but in a different way.” That’s how our fostering journey began.
My parents always kept me in the loop. When my mum went to training, she’d come back and tell me what she learned. I know she did the same with my brothers, but I was the oldest, so I was more involved. That openness helped me feel part of the process.
Fostering has made me more open-minded and empathetic. I grew up in a loving, stable home, and it was hard to grasp that not every child has that. But meeting children who’ve faced tough situations changed my perspective. Now, I look out for others in ways I wouldn’t have before.
If you’re thinking about fostering and you have children of your own, don’t worry. Me and my brothers have had great fun over the years. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it. You just need patience, openness, and the understanding that change takes time. And if you can give a child love and a fresh start, why wouldn’t you?
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