Meeting you right where you are on your foster care journey, this is The Forgotten Podcast.

When I saw our pastor's wife that had a little footprint pin on her shirt, I said, oh, that's so cute.

She says, this is a baby at 12 weeks. And I just remember that moment, just knowing that they had lied to me and, like,

even more guilt and condemnation.

I already felt the guilt and condemnation.

But just like the realization, I guess, of what I had done really hit me then.

Hey, it's Jamie Cabe.

Welcome back to the Forgotten Podcast.

Whether you're part of the foster care community,

passionate about serving, or simply interested in learning more, we are here for you. Today's conversation

with my guest, Trisha Goyer, was an encouragement to me. Trisha was once a teen mom and now mentors teen moms,

and she is currently raising teens who she and her

husband adopted out of foster care. Her personal story is powerful, and so is her commitment to

caring for teens. Before we head to the conversation, know that you can find helpful resources,

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All right, let's go now to my conversation with Trisha.

Thank you. right, let's go now to my conversation with Trisha. Well, there is power in story, and you, Trisha, are a powerful storyteller. You are the author

of over 70 books, which is crazy, your popular comfort speaker. And I have heard some of your story. And I have to tell you,

I cannot wait to hear more. And for our listeners to hear, I think there's great power in what

you're going to share with us today. So to start us out, Tricia, just take us back to your 15-year-old

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