Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us
Society & Culture:Personal Journals
Dorthy’s story is one of turning tragedy to triumph.
Dorthy entered foster care at five years old after the police and social workers suddenly showed up at her home. Dorthy’s mom tried to fight back but all seven of her kids, including Dorthy, were removed from the home. Shocked and confused Dorthy ended up in a facility that housed many other kids. Dorthy had a wonderful childhood, and it wasn’t until later in life that she learned her parents had substance abuse problems. Dorthy eventually overcame the traumatic removal from her home and placement into foster care when she was adopted by her aunt and uncle. Since getting out of foster care, Dorthy has recently graduated SMU’s Dedman School of Law and has kids of her own.
If you are a former foster child who aged out of the system and want to share your story, email us at agedoutproject@gmail.com. You deserve to be heard.
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Credits:
Donetia: We are Works in Progress
Tina: Community Saves
Rob Scheer: Foster Care to Founder
Bob: Not the "Property of Texas"
Candace: It Didn't Happen to You, It Happened for You
Ryan: A Story of Survival and Self-Discovery
Betty: A Light Shines in the Darkness
Leroy: From Foster Care to Youth Advocate
Mikayla: From Foster Care to 4.0s (Part II)
Mikayla: From Foster Care to 4.0s (Part I)
Mandalyn: Don't Limit Yourself to What Your File Says
Jai: Making Dreams a Reality
Kim: We Are All Redeemable
Tia: Self-motivation and Perseverance Can Open Doors
LuLu: Don't Give Up Me
Jackie: Persevere Until Success Happens (Part II)
Jackie: Persevere Until Success Happens (Part I)
Janice
Elisha: Foster Care Experience Led to Working in the System (Part II)
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