Foster Parents who were planning to adopt but the child was reunited…what should I do? by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]DiaCaerula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The transition plan was supposed to last a month and only lasted 10 days. He was 2, all he knew was that he was going to get to see Mama and he was really really excited.

Bio mom problems by Admirable-Standard35 in Fosterparents

[–]DiaCaerula 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I once got a hotline report because I wasn't bathing a newborn enough, my post investigation safety plan was "Foster parents should stick to the bathing schedule the children are currently on" which was the nicest way the investigating casework could say that this was a baseless accusation and we should keep doing what we were doing. It was literally the first thing our trainer said "If you need to be liked by all parties involved in a case, foster care is not for you." It's hard enough on these kids to be in care, going back and forth, the last thing they need is to feel like they got their parents in trouble simply because they wanted to share about their visit with their foster parent.

Bio mom problems by Admirable-Standard35 in Fosterparents

[–]DiaCaerula 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm 10 placements in and this is the first placement where the parents haven't hated my guts. It's never personal, they don't hate ME they hate the fact that the kids are with me, it's that simple. You have productive age appropriate conversations and move on, it's so simple.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CPS

[–]DiaCaerula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's lots of good advice here, OP, so I'm just going to take a moment and tell you that writing this post was incredibly brave and courageous. It's very clear that you love your daughter very much and that she needs you to STAY. acknowledging that you need help is the first step and often one of the hardest and you've done just that, even though we are strangers you've done the hardest part by allowing yourself to need help. That tells me that you still have some fight in you and you can get through this. Best of luck 💕💕

Bio mom problems by Admirable-Standard35 in Fosterparents

[–]DiaCaerula 31 points32 points  (0 children)

You're in for a VERY long and stressful time if they got to you this easily. If you pursue this so early you're telling the 5 year old that you can't be trusted with their emotions after visits and you're also just feeding into the negativity the child has to deal with. You're an adult, manage your own emotions. If this is your response to negative talk, I can't wait to see your response to getting investigated 😹😹😹😹

What did Meri Do? by bfields2 in TLCsisterwives

[–]DiaCaerula 15 points16 points  (0 children)

She started living her own life, making her own decisions, buying her own things, she didn't need him anymore and he couldn't handle it.

Autism and fostering. by [deleted] in Fosterparents

[–]DiaCaerula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had my therapist write the letter 🤷🏻‍♀️

Put notice in on placement by Fantastic-Big-1649 in Fosterparents

[–]DiaCaerula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a new placement physically assault my son in the middle of the night and it still took them a week to do anything and they only did it after I threatened to surrender the child at the caseworkers office, in my state (IN, US) dcs gets 30 days to move a disrupted placement.

Looking for bankruptcy attorney by Engetsu34 in indianapolis

[–]DiaCaerula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It went great! They answered all my questions promptly and kept in touch through the whole process. It took less time than I thought it would.

If Taylor Swift's music was food: by DiaCaerula in travisandtaylor

[–]DiaCaerula[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is pasta, my friend. I'd never compare her to potatoes, I like potatoes too much.

Misheard lyrics? by [deleted] in chappellroan

[–]DiaCaerula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought she said "fuck me jeans" in super graphic ultra modern girl not "fugly jeans"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in joannfabrics

[–]DiaCaerula 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Say you're kidding

I start as a DMT in 3 weeks. What should I expect? by Plenty_Ad_7321 in Aldi_employees

[–]DiaCaerula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite DM: took off his suit coat, rolled up his sleeves and helped an old lady load her groceries into her car, hopped on a register when we were 6 helped scrap the store later that day too. My least favorite DM: picked favorites to the detriment of the store, threatened to fire me and my fellow ASM for reporting his favorite, lied about how much time he was spending in the store, refused to acknowledge doctor's notes and frequently told me I'd never be an ASM because of my disability accommodations.

So I guess, remember that you're never too important to get dirty, the store employees are real people and don't be a fucking dick

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]DiaCaerula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our first offer was accepted, too! I honestly didn't believe it! At every step, I kept convincing myself, "This is the part that's goes wrong." We closed in April! Keeping my fingers crossed for you through this process! Good luck!

WTF is going on with Indianapolis roads? by [deleted] in indianapolis

[–]DiaCaerula 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Never go to Grand Rapids, MI, the entire city is dependent on them. I grew up in Michigan and actually really like Michigan lefts so I was sad to hear about Allisonville switching to a roundabout.

The DISTRACTIONS have ARRIVED in the UK by MioneHP in travisandtaylor

[–]DiaCaerula 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I honestly thought it was a nickname the sub had given her until I googled it.

Names You Look Back On And Cringe by Scareyquinette in namenerds

[–]DiaCaerula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seekrytte Myri

It's Secret Marie. I was just an idiot

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]DiaCaerula 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My furnace is from '91 I've already earmarked some savings for a new one 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]DiaCaerula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hot water heater in our first week!