Sharing what drives me to be a better woman, wife & mother.
Yesterday I was a speaker on the PRIDE panel. PRIDE is the course you take in Ontario, Canada if you want to become a foster, kin or adoptive parent. I spoke as an adoptive and foster mom and also as the President of our Foster Parent Association. It's always fun to watch the eyes open... Continue Reading →
Many people wonder what it must be like to welcome a new foster child. This account is specifically for new foster parents, waiting foster parents or anyone interested in learning more about what foster parents do. Before any foster parent gets a call for a placement, they will have had to go through much training... Continue Reading →
When we took foster parent training classes 20 years ago, we heard a very impactful story. I am sure I won't do it justice but the basic message will come through. I am going to attempt to write in the words of the woman who spoke to us and inspired us. Her words come back... Continue Reading →
Today was such a great day. We went to the local indoor playground to celebrate the birthday of a former foster love. He lived with us for six months. We did our best to help and support his mother and we continue to offer that support months and years after he has gone back home.... Continue Reading →
Foster Care Advocate and Village Builder
A New Beginning
No filters, no edits, just the real deal about foster parenting.
What if you spent every day looking for One Beautiful Thing?
No matter what you have been through, you can feel good again
Our lives are the sum of all the choices we make, the bridges we cross, and the ones we burn.
Broken crayons, still colour.
Helping people thrive
Living life with dissociative identity disorder and complex ptsd
Two adoptees - one vocal the other not so much...
Two Columbus Foster/Adoptive Dads
Once a foster child, Always a foster child
Our journey into foster parenting in Washington state.
Trying to make this world a fun place for kids and adults! Find party games, seasonal activities, easy holiday mom fun, and more!
Struggling with mental health, I was sat on a psych ward and inspired to start my very own blog! So here we are, welcome to life’s in the eyes of lauren where I’ll be tackling difficult topics and sharing my personal experiences, mainly focusing on mental health but also social services, the care system, living away from my biological family, school struggles and just life in general! i am writing to help poeple, if that means ive helped one person, ive achieved my goal. I hope you enjoy reading, Good Vibes Only xoxo
The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Psalms 19:1
Sharing self help tips/advice/blogs on how to make your life beautifully positive!
