The holiday season of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years is the principle time families come together to share their love for each other, and that no matter the differences during the year, they are still family. But there are hundreds, even thousands of young and old people who miss out on this pleasure through no fault of their own. The following is a very touching story by one such teen who would really enjoy having what many of us take for granted. A loving family not just for the holidays but, for life.
I came into the foster care system at the age of 15 when my mother died. There have been challenges that have happened as a result of trying to cope with my mother’s death.
Although I was placed with a family in the beginning, I never felt like I was at home. I have transitioned in care four times. That means that I have lived with four different families and in several group homes. I find the need for family very important.
