I think the hardest part of writing anything is knowing where to begin. In my story there seems to be no defined beginning. And So I have no idea where to start. Perhaps that is the question that has truly kept me from doing this in the past. Or perhaps it was the fear... of sharing my inner most thoughts... Or maybe its the stigma that comes with trying to maintain confidentiality and your sanity all at the same time... But the simple truth is this is the hardest thing I have ever done... My husband and I became Foster Parents nearly 2 & 1/2 year ago... Even starting there seems odd to me. That was certainly not the beginning of our Journey. There were so many things that brought us to be there. And I find that true with almost anyone who takes the journey to become a foster / adoptive parent. There is always a history... a story of how you came to be there sitting in that chair learning more about how to foster and adopt. Each story is unique and yet has the same basic premise. Each parent is reaching... reaching for something that they aren't even quite sure of yet. Reaching for that child that they know is out there somewhere. The one that needs them.
As I create this blog I hope it starts a discussion, I hope it inspires someone.... if no one else than I hope it inspires me. Part of my hope is that it will help me feel less alone is my struggles and help give me some clarity of thought and a way to reach out. It will help me to gather my thoughts at the end of a hard day... and hopefully help me find a little bit of peace so that tomorrow.. I can begin again.
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