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Scenario

How personal trauma affects foster parenting ability

I love my foster son but he reminds me so much of my abusive father and I find myself pulling away from him

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Our own unhealed wounds can be triggered by the children we are trying to help, sabotaging our ability to provide what they need.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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“Where Are You with Foster parenting?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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