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How do you feel about being in care? Howโs your experience been. I often ask this question because I think itโs important for people who might be going into care to read about others experiences and how it felt for them
@independent_ Well, it was hard at first, but I've learned to accept that that's just the way things are, and it's much better and safer than being with my real family, this way I can be safe and learn how do do things the right way, so I can take it all into the future. My experience has been okay, it's definitely not been as bad as some people's has, and those who have had it rough, I'm sorry, and you can always talk about it with someone.
Thank you for your questions, I appreciate it, and I'm always happy to answer your questions! โค
-Ash โค๐โค๐
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Sorry, I don't check my messages here often cause I don't get many notifications ๐
No problem ๐ฅฐ No, that's okay, I'm happy to answer that, thanks
Sorry this is long, but I hope it helped. Let me know if you have any more questions ๐
-Ashleigh/Ashy/Ash ๐ฅฐโคโคโค
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No problem, I try and reply as soon as I can
How are you? I hope you're okay
-Ash โค๐โค๐
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Aw well I'm glad I can teach you a few things. Of course, that's okay. Yeah it's nice they're nice ๐ and they have to be understanding and help you when things are tough and be nice to everyone and preferebly not be racist or homophobic or lgbt+ phobic, ...Or just not discriminate againt anyone! ๐
-Ash ๐
I can certainly hear how being nice, understanding, helpful and not discriminating are really important elements of a foster carer!
Are these positive things about foster carers how you have experienced foster care?
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Thank you! And no problem ๐
Well...mostly I guess. They're don't discriminate but occasionally I feel like they totally don't get me and only see things from their point of view and think I need to be like everyone else ๐ I just gotta live with it I guess ๐
-Ash ๐
Though, it sounds difficult that you sometimes feel they don't get you and only see things from their point of view. I can hear how that might be frustrating. Uniqueness is good and deserves celebrating!
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Thank you @Laura_tigger82 That means a lot ๐
Yeah it is difficult but oh well ๐ I agree! ๐ฅฐ
How are you today? ๐
-Ash โค
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No problem! I'm happy to answer! ๐ฅฐ Well, not huge things, just...it's hard to explain ๐ Certain situations and things. If I think one thing is okay in a scenario, she'll think it's not. Or she thinks there's a right way of doing something, or being something, and occasionally I'll disagree with it. So not huge things, and she doesn't have bad or wrong views, I just have different opinions than her on some things.
Sorry if that made no sense ๐
-Ash โค
Super glad to see this section having some use again.
I spent time in care growing up and it's something I struggle with regularly. I don't have any questions for you but feel free to reach out if you ever need a chat:)
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it! ๐ฅฐ And the same goes for you! ๐
-Ash โค๐โค๐
Hey Ash,
I am not in Foster care but wanted to come and say thank you for telling the community that's a massive step, as it can be quite daunting that your opening up to the world, but well done!
How has being in care been like for you? I've heard some of my friends who are in care saythat their care experiences haven't been perfect, but life isn't perfect.
I am so pleased to hear you don't feel discrimated by your Foster carers, that's lovely and positive to hear, it sounds like they support you ad best as they can, which is important and amazing!
You don't have to answer but, how has being in care for 11 years, has it helped you, etc? And also, how has your experience been?
Of course you don't have to answer,
Take care,
Leila โก
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Hey Leila,
Thank you very much! ๐
It took a lot of getting used to at first, but so does everything! It's been good, I've been brought up normally in care, which I appreciate. If I wasn't in care, I dread to think of what life would look like for me, I'd live with horrible people who have horrible views on things, and I'd be brought up to live like them, and I'd be a horrible person myself! So that I'll be forever grateful for ๐
Happy to answer!
-Ash โค๐โค๐
Hey Ash,
I am so pleased things are okay, yiu deserve to be heard and supported, so I'm so pleased for you, thank you for telling me and answering my question,
Lots of love,
Leila
Thank you so much, I appreciate all the support! ๐ No problem, always here to answer your questions! โค
Lots of love,
Ash ๐
-Ash ๐
Hi Ash,
You're very welcome! No worries, lots of hugs,
Leila
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-Ash ๐