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Podcast: On The Hard Days
Episode: Ep. 80 Mom Erika Boudreau on Being a Pseudo-Mom (yet a Full Time Caretaker) to a Neurodivergent Child
Description: About This Episode: Mom Erika is a powerhouse, telling a story that honestly, I would have a hard time telling. After unexpectedly and suddenly becoming a foster parent to her niece, she now is an amazing advocate and caretaker for her. Here are just some of the topics we discussed:-Lack of control as a foster parent-Giving your whole self to someone else's child-Parenting a family member's child-Changing your family's culture to help your child fit in-When you didn't plan to foster-Neurodivergence or trauma?