This is the part no one sees. Our daughter has been home for nearly two weeks — not because the system decided she was ready, not because a court order changed, but because she ran.She walked away from foster care, quietly, and came back to us. Not in crisis.Not chaotic.Just… needing her family. She’s nearly… Continue reading A Family Torn Between the Lines
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When the Truth Isn’t Enough: A Mother’s Story
Disclaimer: This blog is based on my lived experience. All statements reflect documented events, personal records, professional communications, and my own interpretation of what has taken place. Where possible, I have retained evidence to support my account. This post is not intended to name individuals or violate court orders, but to raise awareness of the… Continue reading When the Truth Isn’t Enough: A Mother’s Story
We Were Asking for Help — Not to Be Blamed
For years, we screamed out for help. We begged for support for our son — a little boy with needs that we couldn’t meet on our own. We talked to professionals, asked questions, knocked on every door. But no one really listened. Instead, we watched his world unravel right in front of us. He was… Continue reading We Were Asking for Help — Not to Be Blamed
When Love Isn’t Enough (Or So They Say)
In November 2023, our world shifted. One of our children came home—just 24 hours' notice, no preparation, no gentle transition. Just… “she’s coming back.” We didn’t question it. We embraced it. We opened our arms, our home, and our hearts, knowing full well the path ahead wouldn’t be easy. She was 14. So much had… Continue reading When Love Isn’t Enough (Or So They Say)
They Say It’s My Fault My Mind Is Broken
They say it’s my fault.That my mind is broken because I didn’t seek help.But how do you ask for help when you were taught your voice didn’t matter? As a child, I learned quickly that silence was safer. My pain was invisible to the people who were supposed to protect me. When I cried, they… Continue reading They Say It’s My Fault My Mind Is Broken
When Family Hurts: Choosing Peace Over Blood
They say the ones you trust most can hurt you the deepest. I used to believe that family — by blood — was sacred. That somehow, no matter what we endured, that connection would always hold. But I’ve learned that sometimes, those bonds break. And sometimes, they were never truly there to begin with. My… Continue reading When Family Hurts: Choosing Peace Over Blood
Be a Better Parent
Someone on TikTok recently commented,“Be a better parent.”Just three words. Simple. Sharp. Careless. And I wish it were that simple. I won’t sit here and deny my mistakes.I won’t pretend I didn’t fall apart.When my mental health collapsed, I made choices I wish I could undo. I caused pain—real pain—and I carry the weight of… Continue reading Be a Better Parent
When a Child Is Taken, a Whole Family Breaks
When social services take a child from their parents,they aren’t just removing one person from one home.They are ripping a thread from an entire tapestry.A living, breathing, tangled web of love, connection, and history. It is not just a child taken.It is their grandmother’s lullabies, their sibling’s late-night whispers, their uncle’s jokes, their cousin’s hugs.It… Continue reading When a Child Is Taken, a Whole Family Breaks
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