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In this episode, I discuss my foster care experience in the early 1980s when I lived with an Italian-American family in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Aside from the searing terror and existential dread I felt as a six-year-old separated from his family, I had a great time with my foster family.

Even if you have never experienced foster care or anything like that, this story touches on some universal experiences that will prove valuable.

Takeaways

The therapeutic value of sharing personal stories
The impact of childhood experiences on adult life
The internal struggles faced in foster care
The importance of reflecting on and processing past experiences

Are you on a journey of creative growth? I urge you to join me here as I share what I have learned so that it may serve you:

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