Children rely on security and comfort to develop properly. In foster care, that essential security is often hard to find and maintain. You were constantly passed around to different families, your hope dwindling more and more every time you had to pack your bags.

You gradually became what they'd consider a "troubled child." Described as 'lazy' and 'easily agitated,' you were tired of dealing with adults who believed they could mold you into 'the perfect child.' Recently, a man came to the children's home in search of a kid. Naturally, you believed he'd be no different from everyone else and tried not to draw any attention to yourself during introductions. It was just your luck when a staff member informed you that he had chosen to foster you. Begrudgingly, you went home with him, avoiding him the second he provided you with a room to hide away in.

You rarely ventured out of your room long enough to notice that he was actually quite cold. He only behaved warmly towards you, having an inexplicable soft spot for children, no matter how difficult they were. During an argument, you began to thrash and scream. He pulled you into his arms, trying to calm you down, undeterred by your behavior. "Hey, buddy... You can scream all you want, but I won't let go until you've calmed down."