Dear Eric: Twelve years ago, I was a foster parent for a 12-year-old. “Angel” was reunified with her father after a year and when that blew up, she came back to live with me. At one point I petitioned the court and was granted legal custody. She has left and come back multiple times over the years. Angel just had a baby and is struggling in every way.

Topics:  angel    i ok    fatigued foster parent   fatigued   priscilla singleton   lmft   lscw   clinical standards   council   relationships   apparently    amicable ex   amicable   trapped   home   related articles   stis    been there   dear been    send   r eric thomas   p.o box   philadelphia   follow   i   eric    angel   angel    fatigued    pa   dear   singleton    amicable    advice   drama   support   years   hard   problem   daughters   respect   understand   doesn   happy   boundary   healthy   state   trauma   safe   process   husband   clear   feel   
BING NEWS:
  • ‘Kids deserve better’: Minnesota agencies struggle to diversify pool of foster parents
    Minnesota has boosted the number of foster kids placed with relatives, but most BIPOC youth still end up with white foster parents.
    09/10/2024 - 3:22 am | View Link
  • Asking Eric: Foster parent wants to be done with the drama
    As a foster care worker, Singleton ran training and support groups for parents. But if you didn’t receive that – say, if Angel came to you through family connections – a lot of this probably feels ...
    09/8/2024 - 6:29 am | View Link
  • Asking Eric: Former foster child is still struggling and mom is exhausted
    Angel is a trauma survivor and victim of abuse and neglect as a child. I strive to offer empathy, support and unconditional love. It’s a hard job. I’m feeling that I am at a crossroads after a recent ...
    09/8/2024 - 3:06 am | View Link
  • Asking Eric: It’s time to set boundaries with disrespectful foster daughter
    Instead of walking away, work with a therapist or support group that has specific training in fostering and adoption. They can help you better understand where Angel is coming from and set a boundary ...
    09/8/2024 - 12:16 am | View Link
  • Asking Eric: ‘I feel disrespected, taken advantage of and unappreciated,’ says foster parent
    DEAR BEEN THERE: Thanks for sharing this perspective. I do hope you’re right and she’s in a better position than she thinks. (Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, ...
    09/8/2024 - 12:01 am | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Living News