fostercare-adoption
Hi, Just found this posting, have visited many times but don't always find relatable situations. I have five bio children - youngest are 19 and four foster children i'm trying to adopt. the older threee are bio siblings -- i did a mediation agreement with bio parents which stupidly included monthly visits (no one stopped me !) now we're in court trying to rescind that agreement. This is the toughest job I've ever done in my life. The three are all diagnosed ranging from adhd to attachment disorder to odd. It's been a year since they've all been with me and I see so many improvements but under every level that we seem to heal, repair or just survive through there's another tougher layer. It's hard loving them and seeing them in so much pain, they have such a hard time socially and in school. And at times I get so overwhelmed -- the temper tantrums are tiring, homework takes forever and doctor appointments keep me so busy. The fourth child is 18 months and has been with me since 2 days. He's a doll and so far a calm laid-back "normal" little boy and such a joy. I think his roll is to help bond us all as a family because everyone of my eight other kids just love him so much.
Thanks for posting -- i look forward to more information.
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