Dive into my memoir, "Rollercoaster Rides and Resilience: A Foster Kid's Tale," chronicling my journey before, during, and after foster care, up to the present day. By the time I was 16, I had lived in 17 different places, including a residential treatment centre. This story is filled with darkness, traumas, and various abuses, marked by significant loss and the lonely path of walking alone without an advocate.
Despite mistakes and failures, I emerged with a fierce determination for success, peace, and happiness; a life opposite to the adults who failed to protect me. Raised by the Children's Aid Society, my story breaks barriers and defies stereotypes about foster kids.
As an advocate for past, present, and future foster kids, I aim to inspire those with trauma to break free and own their story. This memoir is a must-read for any foster youth ready to age out and scared about their future, or anyone in general who has faced trauma and adversity in their lives. It's also a valuable resource for professionals in social services, education, and mental health.
Join me as I share my journey of mistakes, risks, and breaking down stigmas, offering hope and resilience. This book is real and raw, providing a candid look at the reality of being a foster kid. It tells the story of someone who has lived their own inner war but has been able to twist the darkness to get to the light, with a fuse of humour.
Remember, to get to the light, you have to embrace the darkness.
This is more than a memoir - it's a call to action to embrace your story and find strength in vulnerability.
I AM A CYCLE BREAKER!