Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us
Society & Culture:Personal Journals
In part I of Jackie's story, we learn that his parents were addicted to drugs and alcohol resulting in the removal of their children. Jackie describes how as a toddler, he and his siblings were dispersed into the foster care system, and the difficulties they experienced in even getting to see one another. After facing abuse and heartache in a number of homes, Jackie was finally adopted into a loving and supportive family. Be sure to come back to listen to Part II, which we will publish on March 18.
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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