3. Managing our own actions
from Yemoja Speaks Hosted by Shalonda Swanson
This podcast is about understanding and denouncing fault for being placed into foster care. I was not placed in foster care because of what I did but as a result of what my parents and family have done or haven't done. Once we understand that being in foster care is not our fault we must then look at how we react it our situation. We have complete control over how we choose to behave as a result. As a former foster youth I take full responsibility for my actions, and looking back on them I acted a certain way as a result of how I felt. I was hurt and felt neglected and unwanted at times which made me act in ways that demanded attention. As a community, we must look at behaviors as reactions to the emotional trauma. We must be forgiving to the youth, especially teenagers who aren't able to express their hurt or emotions due to the lack of trust. We must try to understand each other to better one another. If you enjoy this podcast, please support us by sharing with youth in foster care, aged out, or caseworkers. We are accepting donations to get Heal Through Art program started for foster youth. You can make a donation at Donations-to-Yemoja-Speaks-Made Here. All donations will be used to buy supplies, support foster youth, and hire staff to keep the production going. Yemoja Speaks accepts to give job opportunities to foster youth. Thank you for supporting. Follow up on social media Yemoja Speaks Instagram Yemoja Speaks Facebook
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