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> I assume there wasn't an extended family that was near enough, kind enough, or able enough to take them in for a few years. Her parents were foster parents t
by yardstick 3y ago
> I assume there wasn't an extended family that was near enough, kind enough, or able enough to take them in for a few years.
Her parents were foster parents to 100s of children. They helped her during her pregnancy etc. She just has issues asking for and accepting help.
https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2023/jan/07/jack-monroe-interview https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2023/jan/07/jack-monroe-...
- galdosdi 3y agoWOW. That's incredible. Well, that explains it. Ignoring the foster part, it's not the same to have a parent for whom you're one of 100 chldren! I certainly would feel more like I was imposing too.