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By Carrie Craft, About.com Guide to Adoption since 2004

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday May 14, 2008

A Foster Child's Secrets

A Foster Child's Secrets?
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May 14, 2008 at 1:19 am
(1) adoption says:

So - Do you think this child has a band aid over her mouth because she’s keeping secrets in or because keeping them in is healing to her? Denial.

May 14, 2008 at 1:41 am
(2) Cathy says:

You are right Carrie, that is heavy. Maybe the child keeps secrets as a means of self-protection, that or he/she has learned speaking out does no good.

May 14, 2008 at 2:24 am
(3) Kristin says:

Awe, you know I was a foster child and often had to keep my mouth shot. This is powerful!

May 14, 2008 at 7:40 am
(4) londonferne says:

Very powerful and so apt for Wordless Wednesday.

May 14, 2008 at 12:26 pm
(5) Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama says:

I took almost like someone was making her keep them…not her choice.

May 14, 2008 at 2:26 pm
(6) Tink *~*~* says:

Advocating for these children is truly God’s work. God bless the people who help these children.

I have a photo from EPCOT today - come visit when you have a moment.

Tink *~*~*
My Mobile Adventures *~*~*

May 14, 2008 at 4:37 pm
(7) Urban Thought says:

That is serious but says a lot with no words at all.

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