Hi all,
I wanted to get your view please, as after discussing for a couple of years, my partner and I would love to start the application now I've been made redundant and have more time. The problem is, I have had some difficulties in the past and want to know if you think it would prevent us from being accepted? My own childhood was hard, lots of violence in the home and I was sexually abused for some years by the teenage sons of a family friend. My ex husband had bipolar and was also very manipulative and emotionally abusive, which made it very difficult for me to raise my daughter in the stable loving home i wanted for her, thankfully she's now a wonderful mum and I have beautiful grandchildren.
My partner is very kind and gentle and we have a very loving and stable relationship. We have our own home, car etc and partner works. I think that we could give lots of support and help to children and would love to foster, as I think my experiences have given me understanding and strength, but what are your thoughts? Do they generally see people who have similar lives as less able to provide security or stability etc? Thanks