Not all injuries from abuse in a foster home leave obvious scars. Hidden injuries, like fear, shame, hypervigilance, trouble sleeping, and a nervous system that never learned what “safe” feels like, don’t leave visible marks. But the impact they can have on mental health, well-being, and how you navigate the world can reach far into […]
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Surviving sexual abuse in a foster or group home can shape an entire lifetime. Many survivors carry the weight for years, sometimes decades, before they feel safe enough to speak up or even name what happened, especially if they haven’t been believed in the past. At Fuller & Fuller, we understand. We’ve been fighting for […]
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Foster homes are intended to offer a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for the children they serve. Tragically, these expectations are not always met. When those entrusted to protect children betray this trust, the experience can be deeply scarring, resulting in traumatic impacts that may last for a lifetime. If you were physically, sexually, or […]
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When children are placed into foster care or become wards of the state, they rely on their appointed guardians to provide physical safety, food security, and emotional stability—fundamental things that all children deserve. Guardians appointed by the State of Washington have a legal duty to provide necessities and a safe environment to the children in […]
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Foster homes and group homes are supposed to be safe havens. Tragically, far too many children suffer sexual abuse, physical violence, chronic neglect, and relentless emotional cruelty while wards of the state. Long after the bruises fade, survivors often struggle with post-traumatic stress, depression, substance abuse, and chronic health issues. Personality disorders have also been […]
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