This episode continues my story during junior year, a season where life felt both fast and blurry. I talk about reconnecting with old friends, working to support myself while in foster care, and the sting of being treated differently from a biological child. Those differences felt especially heavy during the holidays, when it became impossible not to notice what was missing.

I also open up about how foster care stipends work in reality versus what people assume, and how many needs can go unseen or unmet, even when the system says they’re “covered.”

With only a few episodes left in Season One, I’d love to hear from you for my upcoming Q&A episodes. You can send in:
• Questions about specific moments or decisions I’ve shared
• Topics you’d like me to explore more deeply
• Personal stories or reflections that connect to themes like foster care, moving, healing, faith, family, or identity
• Words of encouragement or lessons you’ve learned in your own rebuilding journey

• Here’s how you can share or connect:
  • Submit anonymously through my Google Form
  • Visit my Linktree for the form and more resources
  • Comment directly on any episode on Spotify
  • Email me at [email protected]
  • Or, if you know me personally, just reach out

Thank you for walking through this story with me. Your presence here matters more than you know.