By Mia James
On a chilly Friday night, two children were brought into our home, leaving behind everything they knew. It was their first night away from their mother—and they were understandably upset.
As the caseworker guided the 5-year-old through our door, tears streamed down his face. For the next hour and a half, his heart-wrenching cries echoed through the house. “I don’t want to be here! I want to be with my momma!” he repeated, each cry more desperate than the last. His 7-year-old brother stood nearby, his sorrow evident but less vocal.
In an effort to soothe them, the caseworker placed a call to their mom on speakerphone. Unfortunately, it didn’t help. Tissues quickly piled up as they dabbed at their tear-streaked faces. There was no simple fix to ease their pain, and eventually, the caseworker departed, knowing that the younger boy wouldn’t calm down until she was gone.
We decided to distract them with a movie and some ice cream. While the half-eaten bowls told the tale of our failed attempts, the cries eventually softened. That first night, we all huddled together in the living room, the familiar sounds of the TV providing a small comfort amidst the chaos.
In the quiet hours of the night, each boy stirred and gently nudged my husband awake, lost in a strange place. The next day, we filled our time with fun activities—trampoline jumping, basketball, and visits to local parks. But then, a memory sparked: the younger boy realized he wasn’t going home that night or anytime soon. The screams returned—“I don’t want to be here! I want to be with my momma!”
This little boy longed for his mother, seeking answers about when he would see her again and when he could return home. Unfortunately, we had no answers to give. The world of foster care is filled with uncertainty, and despite our best efforts—like empathetic nods and bowls of ice cream—they simply weren’t enough to ease their pain.
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In summary, two little boys faced an emotional upheaval as they grappled with separation from their mother, a situation that no amount of parental empathy or sweet treats could quickly resolve.