RAISING FOUR

𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐍

Ever since I was younger, being a mom has been a dream of mine. I was determined to make my dreams a reality, with or without a man. When I signed up for foster care, I didn't expect much because of the numerous requirements.

However, everything changed when my caseworker dropped off four teenage girls who turned my life upside down in both wonderful and challenging ways.

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"Hey. Hey. Calm down," It broke my heart to see my girls like this. "I-I-I don't want to leave," Lyric stated through her sobs. I looked at Jazlyn and saw that she was silently crying in the corner. I immediately brought her into my arms.

"If you girls think I'm going to let that hoe take you from me without a fight, you're crazy. Everything is going to be okay," I reassured them and myself.

I have to do all I can. I can't imagine my life without these girls.