I have spoken with a lot of seasoned foster moms whose strength and "fitness" astound me. They talk with new foster parents a lot, and lament to me that most of the newbies won't make it.
"They're just not cut out for this" they say, shaking their heads sadly.
Some say it in a matter of fact way, others with a sense of superiority. And still others say it with judgement.
You will find no judgement here. As a foster parent you take a beating. It is kind of like the first fight between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed. Rocky takes a long and consistent beating. Over and over again he is hit, gets in some good punches, and gets hit some more. In the end, he is bloody, bruised, and without the victory.
Not everyone can take that kind of beating.
I am wondering how many rounds I will last. Will I be fit enough to survive and carry on?
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I am a wimp and get knocked down easily but when I can I get up and go for another round. This is my 17th year. I did take a looong break after having twins. And sometimes I just do repite care. Other foster families and reading blogs helps me feel like I can keep going!
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