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I'm a 16 year old adopted kid. When I was in foster care he guy who was my social worker stuck me with a gay family which was AWESOME since I'm gay. He knew they would accept me. Today he came by to check on me and gave me a gift. I didn't really get to go back to my house once I got away from my abusive dad. He brought my moms old photo album and some of my toys from when I was little. I gave some of them to my little brother.. some I kept. I still have my favorite teddy bear and Wolverine figure. I'm so happy now and I'm glad I can be a success case for him.
CharlieKellyspiritanimal
Social Workers need more respect! truly unspoken heros
anemiabohemia
That's beautiful. Having been homeless, I know all too well that many of our caseworkers are not dedicated to us, only their jobs. NICE!
Hitmatt47
My social worker was the best. She sadly passed away years ago but put me with the greatest family i could ever ask for.
CaptainTrips1980
You just made my day. You're the one who is awesome!
Bishca
so not only is op a faggot, so are his parents?
bertyfrost25
I am a foster care caseworker! I hope we are able to make lives even just a tiny bit better. I love each of my kiddies to the moon and back
andtwozigzags
I'm a junior in college, getting my BSA in SW, and it's social workers like him that make me so fucking excited to work in the field.
SleeperSix
That man I will never meet has my deepest respect. Glad for your new family situation, @OP!
TheToiletPaperThatRippedWhileYouWereWiping
BOY DONT NEED A JOB HE NEEDS A YEAR IN THE PEN!
FrozenFoodGuy
As a social worker myself this makes me smile :) i'm happy for you @OP
KayMae
Current SW-thank you for posting this, nice to see some positive outcomes. I am so glad to hear things worked out better for you. Much love
cryingangel
JENSEN ACKLES
randomwcuman
Been a social worker for ten hrs. Glad you are well and had a good worker
randomwcuman
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NurseSlacky
As a former social worker, this makes me so happy. I'm so happy you were empowered and enabled and ready to live the life you deserve!
ashernprancer
This is exactly why I love my job, I have the opportunity to help kids like you. Stories like yours keep me from quitting the field. Thanks.
PicklesAreCapitalism
<3 I wish more couples were willing to adopt older children instead of going the biological route. What a lovely social worker. Good luck!
Seibe
Hello there fellow foster kid! Im glad that your social worker is nice :) there arn't many nice ones anymore where i am
Ebes50
I'm not a social worked, but I think we need more people like that in our world.
dumpsterjedi1
As a social work burn out it's nice to see a success story
NurseSlacky
Hey! I'm a burned out BSW! Currently in nursing school because I never want to go back. Wanna trade war stories??
methylchloroisothiazolinone
as a married gay man looking to adopt, this makes me wonderfully happy.
IThoughtThatWasYou
As a freshman in college working to get my Masters in Social Work, these are the stories that make it worth the years of college.
Fernwooding
Me too! I'm actually doing my Master's thesis on the experience of LGBTQ Foster youth
IThoughtThatWasYou
That's crazy! This is my first semester. I have quite a few more years to go. But it will all be worth it someday. :)
Jugofpcp
Don't feel you need to continue being a success. It's 100% okay to feel sad and mess up. You dont have to live up to those expectations. 1
Jugofpcp
You won't lose their love if you feel terrible, so don't suppress fear/sadness thinking you have to be happy now that you are safe. It's ok
AWormholeCalledJessicasFeet
From a math teacher at a school for high risk jr high students, I want to let you know that YOU are the one who is awesome.
Concordiagirl12
As a former foster child (12 years) this is wonderful. When your caseworker cares is a beautiful thing.
aleister94
@cricketticket are by any chance @yesopisgay 's son?
CricketTicket
Yes. He forgot his imgur password which is why I'm posting so much while he's on hiatus
aleister94
Neato
Helios7719
Huh. I had wondered/guessed.
NurseSlacky
Shut up. Your dad is also on Imgur?! Jesus this story just keeps getting better. Good for you, kid.
Imthemuthaflippin
Please post pictures of teddy bear and Wolverine.
ModsSometimesHeedMyScamWarnings
Here's Wolverine: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAwMFg3NTA=/z/OsMAAOSwstxU6CGe/$_1.JPG
CricketTicket
Update: Brother has taken a special interest in wolverine but still have my teddy bear.
somethingyouthinkisfunny
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Pushpushki
I suggest a duel. It should solve your kerfuffle.
ihavewaytoomanyminis
Between the toys seems appropriate.
ihavewaytoomanyminis
Well, clearly the bear said something terrible about Wolvie's parents, so now they have to fight - and you can take pictures? 1/
ihavewaytoomanyminis
Or something like that. You're a good kid, OP, and well on your way to being somebody your brother looks up to and your dads be proud of.2/2
ImTheOneWhoTookYourRug
Did your brother come with you as a pair?
BannedAdviceForLife
SO IT WAS YOU WHO STOLE MY RUG
CricketTicket
No, he's from a different family we were just both adopted by the same dudes.
GrampaJack
What a couple of cool dudes!
imaginedear
As ex social worker, this made me cry. I tried. Often placing with gay couples in a state where we had to skirt the rules. 1/
maelstromverbae
My gf and would like to have a biological child or two together, but we're hoping to adopt as many kids as we can afford.
NurseSlacky
The world needs more adoptive parents. I wish you the best!
imaginedear
2/ Placed sexually abused children with gay couples because knew they would be less judgemental of some of the acting out behaviors.
NurseSlacky
Not to mention a same-sex couple means there's an option of a two parent family where neither is the same sex as the abuser.
1Rogue
On a limb I'd say that reasoning is a little unhealthy, you don't want them avoiding an entire gender all their lives
kermie92
No but if it means that they can have some comfort and safety at home, they can work on the gender relationship outside of it.
FirstPostMcGee
As a CASA, I love this. Home should be a safe haven for all children. Thank you for doing the difficult work.
NurseSlacky
That's exactly what I was going for, @shoretoplease. Having a home where you feel safe changing clothes? Sleeping at night? Priceless.