Working as a PCSO, navigating autism and experiencing a failed adoption process with her wife - Sara, SK Painting & Decorating

Sarah from SK Painting and Decorating shares her journey from childhood to becoming a decorator. Find Sara here - https://www.instagram.com/sk_paintinganddecorating?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== She talks about her upbringing, school experiences, and her decision to join the police force. Sarah discusses her time as a PCSO and the challenges she faced dealing with mental health issues. She also highlights the lack of support and resources for mental health in the police force. Eventually, Sarah decided to leave the police and pursue a career in painting and decorating. Sarah and Lauren decided to adopt a child and went through the adoption process. They chose to work with a charitable agency called Action for Children. They underwent training on child psychology and had to provide detailed information about their lives and upbringing. They were matched with a sibling pair, who were five years old at the time. They had playdates and intense introductions with the children and their foster carers. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the challenges they faced during the adoption process and the subsequent disruption of the adoption. They talk about the difficulties they encountered with the local authority, the lack of support and accommodation, and the impact it had on their emotional well-being. They also discuss the expectations they had about adoption and the reality of adopting older children with complex needs. The hosts reflect on adoption and the long-term consequences for the children involved. They emphasize the need for better support systems and resources for adoptive families. Thanks to our Sponsors Zinsser (headline) The Funky Peach (Merch)