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Be the Village This is our journey of becoming a foster family and our experiences with placement calls, placements and the system.

I am honored to share that I was recently interviewed for the BBC podcast, “The Conversation”! Joined by Alina Druță, th...
13/03/2025

I am honored to share that I was recently interviewed for the BBC podcast, “The Conversation”! Joined by Alina Druță, the president of Moldova Without Orphans, we talked about our experiences as foster caregivers, our growth, and what we want to see change about the foster care system in our respective countries.

The human experience is so powerful. Before this chat, I wouldn’t have believed there was someone more than an ocean away who was overcoming similar obstacles and advocating in very similar ways as I have. It was humbling and instilled in me a new level of hope for positive change in this world.

What is one thing you learned or that came alive for you listening to our conversation? Drop it in the comments!

Listen wherever you get your podcasts (link in my story and bio)

For Darcy’s Birthday this year. I took her to her first ballet 🩰 this beautiful 9 year old is such a performer and dance...
12/03/2025

For Darcy’s Birthday this year. I took her to her first ballet 🩰 this beautiful 9 year old is such a performer and dancer and is obsessed with Wicked 💚. How perfect that was putting on The Wizard of Oz! It was a stunning performance and a first time for me as well. Grateful for new experiences and a mind full of wonder!

In case we’ve forgotten…
03/03/2025

In case we’ve forgotten…

First game! And they got the last 2 plushies at our entrance 😚💨 (sigh of relief) Go ! 🏒 Sawyer looks like he’s already ...
16/02/2025

First game! And they got the last 2 plushies at our entrance 😚💨 (sigh of relief) Go ! 🏒 Sawyer looks like he’s already a player with his smile 😂

I almost thought about posting a really clever post with a caption saying “now taking applications for a father figure” ...
28/01/2025

I almost thought about posting a really clever post with a caption saying “now taking applications for a father figure” since my ‘dad’ has made it clear he wants no part of my life.

But then I thought. Damn, that screams daddy issues (which isn’t wrong, but I’ve been working on that for awhile).

And THEN I thought, that isn’t fair to all the incredible men who have shown up for me. And there are many. Top of the list is my brother in law. My ex father in law. A male leader at a recent company. Men I have met while doing personal development work. The list goes on. I have evidence that courageous, kind, and honorable men exist.

But THEN… I thought… EFF that. I’ve come this far and have become such a badass… who wouldn’t want to claim me as their daughter? Like really… I’m not one to brag but I have raised 10s of thousands for non profits, just secured my first 6-figure job, I’ve grown a social media platform that creates a positive impact, I am a kickass mom. To Darcy and Sawyer and nearly 10 other kids while their families healed. I have inspired, empowered and coached many students through their personal journeys. I have my masters degree. I have continued to thrive and reinvent myself as life changes and shift. Im resilient.

Do I have my faults, of course. We all do.

And I guess what I’ve decided is… I’m going to really lean into the whole “it takes a village”, and… “be the village” and I’m just going to claim all of the men out there who are or want to be father figures… you’re my dad now.

Nice to meet you.

Honoring everything he stood for on this day and every day
20/01/2025

Honoring everything he stood for on this day and every day

Holiday dump so far. What are your favorite traditions? ❄️🎄🎅🏽
19/12/2024

Holiday dump so far. What are your favorite traditions? ❄️🎄🎅🏽

Imaginative play… I love seeing it in my kids. I recently had a Sawyer/Mommy date at the museum and we stumbled upon a ...
09/12/2024

Imaginative play… I love seeing it in my kids. I recently had a Sawyer/Mommy date at the museum and we stumbled upon a checker board. To be honest, I forgot how to play (don’t you shame me!) but it was perfect because Sawyer took the lead and made up his own game. What was even more fun to watch is that at first, he was “beating me” and then he started changing the rules so that we would tie at the end. That simple action showed me how big his heart is. And it was slightly surprising because so often he holds a “first” or “winner” mentality. Love watching them grow up and develop their personalities ❤️

So much to be grateful for this year. Including all of you. Your massive hearts, openness to learn and grow, and your fi...
28/11/2024

So much to be grateful for this year. Including all of you. Your massive hearts, openness to learn and grow, and your fire for change truly gives me hope for this world. You inspire me to keep this village alive. So from my chosen family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving 🍂

How sawyer shows me he loves me… he lines up his bath bomb trinkets on my nightstand 🥰
18/11/2024

How sawyer shows me he loves me… he lines up his bath bomb trinkets on my nightstand 🥰

We don’t deserve black women. Periodt.
15/11/2024

We don’t deserve black women. Periodt.

Some issues hit a little closer to home, and this one is extra important to me. I want to make it abundantly clear that ...
15/11/2024

Some issues hit a little closer to home, and this one is extra important to me. I want to make it abundantly clear that this account supports Trans Rights (human rights) and will always be a safe space 🏳️‍⚧️🫶🏼

Starting with this. Still processing, more later. This is where the work starts and BEing the Village is really going to...
06/11/2024

Starting with this. Still processing, more later. This is where the work starts and BEing the Village is really going to be necessary.

👋 Hope everyone had a spooky Halloween! 👻 Reminder that triggers for some kids in care may show up a day or week AFTER t...
01/11/2024

👋 Hope everyone had a spooky Halloween! 👻 Reminder that triggers for some kids in care may show up a day or week AFTER the holiday.

👀 Be observant
🤔 Ask questions
🙅🏻‍♀️ Don’t assume
⏳ Be patient.

Also, ANY kid who went trick or treating just had a huge night full of ⚡️adrenaline and 😆 fun and may have some 🍭 sugar imbalance and 😴 lack of sleep…. Be patient and also give yourself grace.

Happy November 1st y’all 🍂

This year, it’s just us for the fall festivities. No foster placements. No visits from previous kiddos. Just us. And rig...
25/10/2024

This year, it’s just us for the fall festivities. No foster placements. No visits from previous kiddos.

Just us. And right now, that’s what my family is calling for. It’s ok to take a break.

It does take a village, but YOU do not make up the entirety of that village. There’s a quote I keep handy… “you can’t save everyone, and if you’re struggling… you can’t save anyone.”

So take a breath. Pause. Recharge. And then get back out there, when you’re ready. Your martyrdom is not serving anyone.

We aren't as different as we are led to believe 💙
22/10/2024

We aren't as different as we are led to believe 💙

💐 “I can buy myself flowers….” 💐 they just might be discounted 😅
17/10/2024

💐 “I can buy myself flowers….” 💐 they just might be discounted 😅

Appreciation post for these 2. (Please show your love in the comments ❤️) And congrats, btw on your 12 year anniversary....
15/10/2024

Appreciation post for these 2. (Please show your love in the comments ❤️) And congrats, btw on your 12 year anniversary. But beyond that. You both have truly proven to be the type of family who shows up. And I don’t know if I have anyone else in my life that I can count on like I can you two. This village, doesn’t know you but they also know you more than they know. Because you are behind the scenes lifting me up. Every placement. Every life event. Over and over again. I am beyond grateful for having you both in my life and our families together bring me so much joy. Love you both dearly ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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