tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21112957.post5047772979175919324..comments2023-09-23T02:16:11.746-06:00Comments on Thoughts from a Foster Family: Discouraged Before We StartYondallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375966725096729570noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21112957.post-85252193596485172022007-10-16T15:52:00.000-06:002007-10-16T15:52:00.000-06:00I'm sorry things are hard right now. I know you a...I'm sorry things are hard right now. I know you are doing Franckie a world of good.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348025510436659447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21112957.post-81531573110259054022007-10-16T15:13:00.000-06:002007-10-16T15:13:00.000-06:00I'm just guessing here, but I think Frankie is mis...I'm just guessing here, but I think Frankie is missing a whole bunch of life skills that he never got - some from his parents inabilities and some from being in group homes. <BR/><BR/>It took a group home for me to learn that you have to take a shower every day. And that it's easier to find your clothing when you put it away in the first place and have a hamper to put it in. And that most people comb their hair everyday.<BR/><BR/>Maybe you and Hubby need a set time each day or week with Frankie working on basic life skills - how to organize, how to clean, how to wash dishes, how to use a bank account, etc. Frame it for all the boys - how to change the oil, how to sew something, how to do ____________. They're all life skills, some more basic than others, but all necessary.AidelMaidelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788500419305677402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21112957.post-15673032674215603522007-10-16T12:24:00.000-06:002007-10-16T12:24:00.000-06:00Boy, I sure relate to feeling discouraged even bef...Boy, I sure relate to feeling discouraged even before you start. We've been asking (begging) "Danielle's" social worker for help with some recent behaviors that we are really struggling with, and she e-mailed us and basically told us to quit complaining...<BR/><BR/>I can so relate to feeling tired and wondering if you can possibly go on for another moment. I am wondering if we are going to end up being forced to give a 7-day notice because we can't get the support we need.<BR/><BR/>I hope that you guys get the help you need to continue.FosterAbbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431773317761777407noreply@blogger.com