Foster ME

Growing up in foster care is really hard. Actually, it's a lot harder than people may think. I remember being in one of my foster parents home and her daughter would go on rants about foster kids. She'd say things like "These foster kids got it good," or "I don't know why these foster kids think everybody owes them something". I used to wonder what foster kids did to her to make her say these crazy things. I would sit and think "Do I come off as if the world owes me something?". All I could remember was this crazy empty feeling in my heart. I just wanted a mother- my mother. Now that I'm older I say, unless you've actually experienced foster care, you'd never understand. Can you imagine being snatched away from your parents? I bet you $50.00 the answer is no. Don't get me wrong, my mother was no saint and she made plenty mistakes; however, I felt like I fit into her world so perfectly. Tell me something... Have you ever been around a group of people and felt out of place? It's like everyone is connecting with each other- except you. That's how foster kids feel going into new homes. We never really fit into the homes they place us in. Not to mention, the love is never the same. And that really makes that empty feeling we get in our chest much worse. Some kids go into foster homes and don't feel any love at all. They get used for a check. I can actually remember going into one home and not eating for days, because she never bought groceries to cook and when she ate out she'd only take her kids. Could you imagine being taken out of a home because the state determined your parent "unfit", only to be placed in a home that was a lot worse? Don't get me wrong there are a lot of wonderful foster parents in the world, but there are a hell of a lot of bad ones too. We deal with so much mentally, emotionally, and sometimes physically. To go into a home while you're traumatized and distraught is a lot, so having to deal with any extra bull crap can cause more damage. You know, I can guarantee that the last thing most foster kids think is that they're owed anything. We all just want a fighting chance. We're fighting for a better life! We want our future to look as bright as everyone else', and we want genuine love. I don't think that's too much to ask for. So if you know foster kids, or may have any, keep this one thing in mind- You were born with the ability to change someones life. Don't ever waste it.

                                                                                 

Step Into TiassWorld

Hello everyone, and welcome to my blog! Welcome to TiassWorld♡, where all your wildest dreams may come true. Just kidding! The only thing you'll be seeing here is my EVERY thought. For example, why is it so hard to eat healthy?! Seriously! My doctor decided it was a good idea to tell me that I'm obese (What an awesome way to tell someone they're overweight!). So I've been trying to eat way healthier than usual, but the snacks are calling my name. She always looks at me like I have two heads when I tell her how hard it is to eat healthy. It can be really hard to break a bad habit. Anyways... I'll be discussing various topics on my blog. I love fashion, hair, and make-up; however, I'm very interested in discussing youth in foster care, teen parenting, single parenting, mental health awareness, rape culture, etc. A lot of things I talk about will actually come from personal experience. For instance, youth in foster care is a really big deal for me because I was once a foster child. It's okay, I'm still alive! It wasn't my time just yet, and my foster parents couldn't take me out that easy. I'm a soldier! On a serious note, if you can relate (or maybe you just enjoy my crazy thoughts) share my work with people you know. If not, go home Roger! LOL! Thanks for reading guys!