by Cathy Glass
First published 2024
Janie can barely manage her three young children. Riley, Jayden, and Lola need more than their overwhelmed mother can provide. When experienced foster carer Cathy Glass steps in to help the struggling family each morning, she quickly realizes the children face real danger at home. The situation deteriorates until all three siblings must be removed from their mother's care. Cathy takes responsibility for Riley and his younger brother and sister, working to give them the safety and stability they desperately need. As she helps the children heal from their traumatic experiences, Cathy also tries to support Janie in rebuilding her own life. The foster carer must navigate the complex emotions of children torn from their home while addressing the deep-rooted problems that put them at risk. This memoir explores the delicate balance between protecting vulnerable children and preserving family bonds when possible.
Genres: abuse, memoir, non-fiction, biography-memoir, foster-children, adoption, family-drama, foster-parents
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
315 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperElement
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse, domestic-violence, emotional-abuse, physical-abuse