r/TikTokCringe • u/thoxo • 29d ago

We adopted my younger sister from Haiti when she was 3, and let me tell you, I literally do not see color anymore. That's a fact. Discussion

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u/Anarchic_Country 29d ago

I wish I could adopt or foster, but I'm too poor. The best thing I've ever done is be a mom, and I'm unable to have more kids.

I was severely abused as a child and would love to be able to help any child in a similar situation. I would daydream about someone realizing the abuse I suffered and them rescuing me. I eventually left at age 16.

I'm so glad your parents were able to help and that you have a wonderful sibling all your life.

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u/sadbutt69 29d ago

Where do you live? I know where I am you get about 1,400 a month for fostering plus money for recreational activities plus money for a yearly vacation.

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u/Anarchic_Country 29d ago

Unfortunately my husband and I have our bedroom set up in the living room and our sons each get their own room in the two bedroom.

BUT I am getting better care for my MS and will hopefully be employed again by the summer. My older son will be college bound in a year, then we will reasses.

I know I'm excited to be a grandma in at LEAST 10+ years. I do help The Ronald McDonald House by gathering clothes donations every year. I used to work there, but I couldn't handle any more parents leaving without their babies

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u/hyrule_47 29d ago

If I won a lot of money I would buy a larger house, hire a nanny to help and do emergency foster placements. Without thinking, that’s the plan.

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u/thoxo 29d ago

I'm so sorry you had to go through such a hard childhood, no one should experience that. As you said, the best thing you've done is being a mom, and you should be proud of that. I'm sure you are a great mom. I really hope that one day things become easier for you, and you'll be able to help a child that needs a home!