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‘We got a call for an 8-month-old boy. There were no details. ‘If we’re going to do it, we might as well just do it!’: Woman details journey becoming foster parents

“They handed us a bottle and pacifier and said they didn’t have anything else, nor did they have any information on what he ate or any of his routine. As I looked down at him, a smile spread across his face and he let out a little giggle. ‘That’s fine. We’ll figure it out!’”

Edited By Elizabeth Grow

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‘Don’t worry, little man. I’ve got you,’ I whispered. His amazing brown eyes locked onto mine.’: Foster dad’s ‘knees hit the pavement, sobbing’ after son returned home, ‘I could still hear him screaming’

“‘Would you be interested in a 15-month-old boy with medical issues?’ I stammered out, ‘H-h-hang on, lemme call Emily!’ A tall man turned around, holding a beautiful little boy. The toddler was completely passed out, wearing a too-small onesies, and smelled like cigarettes. I took him into my arms. The moment his skin touched mine felt like electricity flowing through my entire body.”

Edited By LJ Herman

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‘My son’s friend came over and asked, ‘Why is your stuff in a closet?’ My heart shattered. ‘I don’t have a bedroom.’: Single mom of 3 abandoned during pregnancy finally buys ‘forever home’

“There are seasons of life that will break you. Where you will be on the floor in the dark, sobbing and begging for the strength to just make it through the night. For the strength to see the next day. March on. Because every now and again, there will be moments like Friday, November 12th.”

Edited By Sophia San Filippo

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‘Dad, I need help.’ Drunk, I broke down in a fast food parking lot at 8 a.m. I was taking 40 pills a day.’: Dad in tears walking sober daughter down the aisle

“I called my dad crying and told him the truth. I was living a secret life, raising a 4-year-old. Not once did he scold me or judge me. He came to my rescue.”

Edited By Sophia San Filippo

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