Jenny Maher has been through a lot. Growing up with a mentally ill mother, she was in and out of the foster system. Jenny experienced some bad things in her childhood, but she managed to overcome them. Today, she is a inspiration to anyone facing challenges in life. She's the author of Never Give Up, a book that goes into even more of the obstacles she's faced in life. 

In this episode, we talk about the issues in the foster care system and take a look at some of the mental affects it can have on a person. Listen to Jenny''s story and learn more abut what happens to children in the system. 

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Host and Producer: Karla Stephens-Tolstoy

Co-Producer: Danielle Gallagher

Editor: Joel North at East Coast Radio Creative

Guests: Jenny Maher and David Pumo