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I spent most of my childhood on the fast track to a life destined for failure. My father was extremely abusive and my mother signed off her rights because she...

Education

My entire life, I have witnessed a division between boys and girls. From the pink and blue baby wear to body wash and deodorant, it seems like men and women...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

Hello Readers, My journey in the Michigan foster care system was a devastating and repetitive battle that my sisters and I had to fight to overcome. We thought that we...

I entered foster care for the first time at the age of three due to my mother's decision to go to rehab and my father's inability to manage his addiction...

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The Jimmy Graham is a professional football player, stunt pilot and a former foster youth. You can catch him on the football field playing tight end for the Seattle Seahawks...

When most people see my sisters they see a reflection of me. Both of my sisters have the same skinny arms, nerd glasses, and pale skin that I have. But...

Sibling separation

This weeks topic; Statistics show us that LGBTQ youth are over represented in foster care. With the SCOTUS ruling of marriage equality, in your opinion what impact could or should...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

The All-Star experience has been one long and interesting journey. I've learned so much about my personal self, my mental self, and my emotional self. And I also have learned...

In one week I will be able to let the little things go... Growing up I never had this option. I always felt like I was the head of the...

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