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A heartbreaking and shocking short story from foster carer Rosie Lewis. Toddler Charlie falls from the second floor window of his tower block home while his mother is busy shooting up in their dirty council flat. Laying alone on a pile of rubbish until concerned neighbours hear him whimpering, Charlie is taken to hospital by police officers who are unable to rouse his mother. With a gash to his head, a terrified Charlie is delivered to foster carer Rosie Lewis’s home. As Charlie opens up about his past, a picture of the traumatic life the little boy has endured so far becomes clear.
This account investigates the systemic failures and personal tragedies surrounding child neglect through the lens of a foster carer's professional experience. Rosie Lewis, an experienced foster carer, utilizes her direct observations and case records to document the harrowing reality of children entering the care system. The narrative serves as a sobering examination of the impact of substance abuse on family stability and the subsequent trauma inflicted upon vulnerable children.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a somber, clinical, and deeply personal account of the realities within the social care system. The framing suggests an accessible yet heavy narrative intended for readers interested in the complexities of child welfare and the challenges faced by foster parents.
Page Count:
192
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Collins
ISBN-10:
0007598165
ISBN-13:
9780007598168
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