Episode 222: Trauma Parenting Will Expose Your Scars

Summary: In this episode, you're invited into a personal, honest conversation about what really happens when you say yes to trauma parenting. Peter Mutabazi joins you for a heartfelt discussion about why fostering doesn't just change the lives of children—it changes the adults who step in for them. If you're fostering now or considering stepping into this world, this episode speaks directly to you. Peter shares how his journey began as a ten-year-old homeless child in Uganda and how the kindness of others shaped the man he is today. He opens up about becoming a foster parent to more than forty-seven children, adopting three, and discovering that trauma parenting reveals parts of yourself you didn't know were there. You'll hear how expectations collide with reality, how hidden scars surface, and how triggers you thought you buried suddenly demand attention. Together, you'll explore the uncomfortable but transformative truth: caring for kids with trauma often brings your own wounds into the light. Peter walks through how bias, fear, and old pain can unexpectedly show up—and how choosing unconditional love helps you grow through it rather than run from it. This episode also offers practical reflections for anyone preparing to foster, helping you think through what it really means to bring a child's trauma into your daily life, and what it requires from your heart. If you're ready for a real conversation about the cost and beauty of trauma parenting, this episode is for you. Resource Links: Peter Mutabazi Now I Am Known - YouTube Foster Arizona - foster and adopt page to learn how to get involved Foster Arizona | Foster & Adobt Connect with us! Email: [email protected]: @FosteringVoicesPodcast Instagram: @FosteringVoices Web: www.fosterarizona.org