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Why foster parents experience different types of love

I realized yesterday that I love my foster son differently than my bio kids and I feel guilty about it

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Love grows differently when mixed with grief, uncertainty, and the knowledge that this child may leave, creating authentic but complicated bonds.

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