When you feel overwhelmed...

[Mom11]

Hey everyone, first off, god bless for opening your doors to these children. It is not easy. I am new at Foster parenting, since Aug., 2008. My issue: I went from a house with 3 empty bedrooms, to filling every nook and granie with 5 kids, all coming to me at the same time. Kids are aged: 9 - 13, three are foster and two are step children, my 19 year old is a studen and works part time and still lives at home. Sometimes, I feel so happy because of what I am able to do, however there are times when I cry my eyes out. I am scared, very scared. Currently self-employeed in a market that will not see daylight for a while - New construction and general real estate. Sometimes, it's not only this, is me adjusting my life style to accommodate these 5 kids, I was home free and able to do what ever I wanted without having to "drag" anyone with me. Any advice, input would be most helpful.

Username: Mom11 = 6 step children ages 26 - 11, 3 Foster ages 13 - 9, 2 of my own aged 23 & 19.

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I'm glad that someone else out there is scared too. this is an awesome responsibility. I think that when you feel overwhelmed, you slow down and just get through that very day ( or hour, or minute). No one is judging you. No one and no situation is perfect. Hang in there.