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Cobb,
I have been on a few sides of all of this meaning my mom was a foster parent (i was an adult when she started fostering) my hs best friend was a foster child, and I've dealt with abuse first hand myself and seen someone deal with the issues that come from being abused (my sister). One thing that makes this all different is I've never been in a situation as a mom. Meaning that I am just beginning the process here and I mean just beginning. I just took the first step and contacted a social worker in Indiana and said I wanted more information. I have no idea what it will be like bringing a child that has been abused into my home with my other children ( i have 4, 3 that are bio and 1 that we adopted). So it does concern me what i'm up against and what to expect.
I have a 16 son, girls 13 & 12 and the baby (boy) is 2. So I have no idea where to start or what to do. I can quite imagine I will be on here myself someday asking quiestions from all of you.
I like her don't want to put my other children in danger. If I go younger than mine than I would be choosing an infant. I've changed enough diapers in my life to know that I would much rather adopt an older child. I love being a mom. Have always wanted a big family.
It's nice to know what i'm up against.
Well I'm getting off the original topic here.
Thanks for your help cobb.
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