Life at the Dayridge House looked stable from the outside, but behind the routines and family dinners were emotions I didn’t fully understand yet.

In this episode, I share more of what seventh grade looked like from inside foster care: the supervised visits, the quiet moments that stuck with me, and the small things that felt like love. I also explain how the foster system worked behind the scenes, from payments to caseworkers, and reflect on what it felt like to navigate it all as a kid.

✨ All names and locations have been changed for privacy. Please listen with care. This story is shared to heal, not to harm or blame.