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I Should Have Been Aborted
Tierra Lamore is a honors student in college, studying to be a family court judge. Lamore was in foster care from ages 6-15. She was then adopted at 15 by abusive parents who then abandoned her on her 18th birthday, leaving her homeless. She is a foster youth advocate with Florida Youth Shine, an organization that fights for foster youth rights in Florida. She loves to sing, act, dance, write, laugh and have fun.
No More Loveless Households
Sky Lea Ross is a doctoral candidate, trauma therapist, published author, and social justice/human rights advocate. Born and raised in the poorer parts of Northern Pasadena, Sky had to navigate the resources available to her at a very young age. Having a family history of chronic mental & physical health conditions as well as disabilities, she was exposed to abuse/neglect & went into foster care at age 16. This opened more doors for her, introduced her to a loving & supportive foster mother, & allowed her to pursue higher education at UCLA, Pacific Oaks College, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Inspired by her early experiences with her own personal therapists, she became passionate about the field & determined to give back. Ross is currently working on her dissertation which focuses on exploring the health outcomes of early trauma on ethnic minorities (BIPOC), former foster youth, and the LGBTQIA+ population. She has dedicated her life to serving these marginalized communities, providing therapy, & educating others on the importance of mental health.
This Child Was Not Made Out of Love
Thalia Bernal recently graduated with a degree in rhetoric and writing, television and film, and communications from San Diego State University. She says “Writing is, in my opinion, one of the most powerful tools we have. I first fell in love with it when I used it as a coping mechanism growing up — the foster care system was my nightmare and writing was my savior.” She uses her creative energy to tell stories that leave impact and transforms what most people call unfortunate circumstances or imperfections into strength through writing.
New Homes in Southern California Will Keep Siblings in Foster Care Together
Nancy Marie Spears is currently based in Oklahoma covering Indigenous children and families with a focus on the Indian Child Welfare Act. She is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation.
I was Treated as a Problem in Foster Care Because of my Autism
Nia Dyer is from Fargo, North Dakota. At 8 years old, Dyer was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. She entered the foster care system at 13 and was placed in seven different placements for four years. Her final placement resided in adult foster care where she waited until she could age out. At 18, Dyer moved into her very own apartment where she eventually started attending college online. She is now in her last few semesters before being able to move forward in her dream of working as an advocate for those in need. Dyer loves volunteering for animal rescues and supporting friends, family, and community.
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