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Dear Suzie, I feel stupid. I’ve only been in care for two and a half months and I’ve been in four different placements. In my second placement I was really good. I never touched drugs and stopped fighting. My current placement is amazing but I’m back in my own town and I’m scared I might go back to my old ways. I’m scared I might lose my family again. Laura, 14, Somerset |
Suzie's answer:Don’t feel stupid. Being moved around isn't your fault and I’m not surprised you feel uncertain. Don’t concentrate on that - concentrate on what you’ve achieved: you stopped using drugs and you stopped fighting! So why would you go back to those old ways, when you know how well you can do? I know it’s hard being in the old places and wondering if that means old friends and old habits will pull you down again. But you can go on looking after yourself and making the right choices - you’ve shown yourself you can. Focus on that, and speak about your fears and worries to those close to you. Tell them how much you value them and how much you want to stay with them. They’ll understand and support you in going on and upwards. You deserve the best! |
