Stress of Foster Care on a Marriage

It is quite easy to find yourself overwhelmed and feeling like you are sinking all alone. The stress at times can make you seriously question is being a foster parent worth it. With dealing with a large amount of stress and at times your spouse may not seem to understand what a day for you is like. You are so tired emotionally and physically that you fall into bed at night. Slowly before you know it you and your spouse have started drifting apart due to miscommunication, feeling misunderstood and the magnitude of stress.

As the foster mom it becomes the norm to think of yourself last, if at all. I am guilty of this time to time. My dad keeps reminding me that if I do not take care of myself and put myself first from time to time I will be unable to care for anyone one day. For a couple of years I have forgotten that but am finding my way back to caring for myself.

It is so easy to get caught up in things and lose sight of the big picture with the demands that are placed upon us as foster parents. You have to remember to take time for yourself and your marriage to keep a healthy family for your children. While I am the first one to admit that this is not easy sometimes and can be very overwhelmingly difficult, it can be done if you place it on the “to do” list:) .

In my next few posts I will be sharing ways or ideas to manage your stress while caring for yourself, your family and marriage. I will also be asking you to leave comments on how you manage finding balance with your life and being a foster parent while caring for yourself in the process.

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Fighting Battles for Our Foster Children

Fighting Ongoing Battles for Our Foster Children