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I was far from stable and far from happy. It wasn't until later that I realized the benefits that the people around me provided. With that said-- with some exce

I was far from stable and far from happy. It wasn't until later that I realized the benefits that the people around me provided. With that said-- with some exceptions of course-- none of the kids want to be foster children. Especially those that understand that they are disposable. Kids are smart and know when they will just be shuffled around or placed in a group home. When I was fortunate enough to placed with my brother, we would act out -- looking back it was almost as a way to confirm that nobody really cared. It's easier to shit on everyone around you when you think everything is a temporary situation.

treeman79 6y ago
That’s what my adopted daughter and her older sibling would do. They were taken young. But older sibling started crap every place they got sent. Not the sort of stuff that can be ignored. Finally they were separated in the system. At first we were like “that’s horrible” Now. We just wish it had been done a lot sooner. Some people are hell bent on self destruction, and will take everyone down with them. It took 7 years for our adopted daughter to finally realize and know we actually do love her.