My FDAC story
When I first joined FDAC I felt empty, struggling with anxiety which I did not know I had. And not being able to cope with life stressors such as being a victim of domestic abuse, being trafficked to the UK, being brought up in a conflict home by an alcoholic mum and being abused as a child. I turned to alcohol and I felt worthless. I have no family here they all live abroad. FDAC made me who I am today I am a witness of change and I can’t stress that enough. I received support for everything I went through from a child to an adult.
“Trial for change” that’s what FDAC is for, you to change, accept and identify your problem. Thanks to the local authority, especially my son's guardian for referring me to FDAC as they saw the potential in me, having the potential to change. I count myself lucky because not everyone will get a second chance.
I was honest, committed to FDAC, and motivated to get my son back. I was able to identify my problem and work on it especially by looking after myself first so I was able to look after my son.
I had to break the cycle of what led to me being referred to FDAC, in the first place. I can’t wait for the day my son will walk through the door, from foster care, coming back home where he belongs to mommy accompanied by the social worker.
So don’t beat yourself up, focus on the present, not the past. I know it's hard for you at the moment, I have been where you are now. But FDAC supported me, my feelings and encouraged me to continue.
My son celebrated his birthday in foster care. A birthday is a day where we all look forward to as parents, celebrating your child and show them how much you love them. I was sad he wasn’t home but FDAC cheered me up by inviting me to the office and we had lunch together on my son’s birthday.
I am so proud of myself and so is my son for not letting him down. "mommy you are the best mom in the whole world" he says that to me every time I visit him. Which makes me emotional and melts my heart. Thank you FDAC for mending my broken wings, I am able to fly again but this time following the right direction.