There is nothing more common among foster children than the feeling of having no choices and feeling like you've lost all control over your life. This feeling was magnified for Tony when he was put in a mental institution while in foster care.
Even if there aren't many choices, humans want to feel like they have some say over their care, their future, their life. Listen to Tony's story of how he overcame the foster care system and is a peer counselor for other foster youth today.
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IG: @tony_da_realest
Facebook: Anthony Turner
Twitter: Tony Da Realest
Website: https://anthony-turner.com/
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