I was on bed rest for four months and felt anxious, frustrated and terrified. Once the twins arrived, I thought our family was complete. And then this happened.

"Foster parenting has shaped us in ways I never could have imagined. But there are still things I wish I had known that would have made things a little easier."

The foster kids in my care have had to deal with domestic violence, addiction and mental health issues. They’ve taught me what kids really need.