Chapter

A Teen's Story of Navigating Foster Care System
listen on Spotify
10:50 - 22:00 (11:09)

A teenager describes her experience of taking care of her sisters while being in foster care system and striving to pursue an opportunity of being an exchange student.

Clips
A teenager is responsible for her younger siblings and household duties while also attending school, leading to a report to Child Protective Services.
10:50 - 13:36 (02:45)
listen on Spotify
Child Protective Services
Summary

A teenager is responsible for her younger siblings and household duties while also attending school, leading to a report to Child Protective Services. The pressure leads to physical and emotional consequences such as IBS and low self-esteem.

Chapter
A Teen's Story of Navigating Foster Care System
Episode
154: What if your mom was murdered by a serial killer?
Podcast
This Is Actually Happening
A former foster child shares her story of overcoming obstacles, getting a scholarship to be an exchange student, and navigating the foster care system.
13:36 - 17:36 (04:00)
listen on Spotify
Foster Care
Summary

A former foster child shares her story of overcoming obstacles, getting a scholarship to be an exchange student, and navigating the foster care system.

Chapter
A Teen's Story of Navigating Foster Care System
Episode
154: What if your mom was murdered by a serial killer?
Podcast
This Is Actually Happening
The speaker shares their experience coping with the murder of their mother and the impact it had on their life growing up.
17:36 - 22:00 (04:24)
listen on Spotify
Parental Loss
Summary

The speaker shares their experience coping with the murder of their mother and the impact it had on their life growing up.

Chapter
A Teen's Story of Navigating Foster Care System
Episode
154: What if your mom was murdered by a serial killer?
Podcast
This Is Actually Happening