Hi, I’m Millau, and I’ve lived with fostered babies, children, and teenagers my entire life. I’d describe myself as an honest, confident, funny, and caring person who loves spending time with children. I also have a slight weakness for buying makeup I probably don’t need.
“our family is big, loud, eventful, incredibly loving, grateful, understanding, and welcoming”
To sum up what it’s like having my parents as foster carers in one word – interesting. Our family is big, loud, eventful, and different from what you might be used to, but it’s also incredibly loving, grateful, understanding, and welcoming. No matter who’s in our family, how long they’ve been with us, or whether there’s a blood connection, we’re all family.
I’d call my relationship with my foster siblings “unconditional love.” I cherish each of their unique stories and features, and I’m forever thankful to be part of helping someone who should never be punished.
One of the hardest parts of fostering is saying goodbye. Sometimes it’s a happy reason when a child finds a new family, but other times it can be quite upsetting if things didn’t work out as expected.
My parents involve all of us in the lives of the foster children and share information unless it’s private or unnecessary to discuss.
One of the most rewarding moments in our foster family is when children we’ve nurtured find a loving forever home. For instance, we had two little toddlers with us for 2 years, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, these years were tough, slow, and challenging. But we got through it together, and they were finally placed with a family that will love them unconditionally. We were all sad to say goodbye, but they found their happiness.
“we’re all family and we want what’s best for you”
From the heart, I can say that in our foster family, you should never be afraid to fit in because as soon as you move in or we meet you, we’re ready to protect you, support you, guide you, and love you, because we’re all family and we want what’s best for you.
“I wouldn’t want to be anyone else”
When I’m older, I would love to be a foster carer just like my mum and dad. They inspire me with their understanding and loyalty toward these foster children. I wouldn’t want to be anyone else. I’m lucky to have a home, but I’m even luckier to share it with more people who need a home and someone to care for them.
“you’ll never feel prouder”
Fostering is a struggle; it’s no secret. But isn’t everything? You’ll never know the sacrifices you’ll make and the lengths you’ll go to support these innocent children until you try fostering. You’ll also never feel prouder, more fortunate, more resilient, stronger, more loved, and more passionate. Just remember, fostering is never just a job; it’s a lifestyle. It’s somebody’s home, and it could be their first memories of a real family.
Thank you for reading my story about my experience of living in a fostering family. If you’re considering fostering, do it. Always remember, you’re changing somebody’s life for the best it can be.
