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Dear Parent Who’s Hurting Right Now, I don’t know your name, but I know your heart. I know the pain of sitting in silence after a CPS visit, staring at the wall and wondering if things will ever feel normal again. I know what it feels like to want so badly to be with your …

Dear Swimmer, This is something I used to tell my son growing up. Life doesn’t let anyone stay dry. We all end up in the water at some point, and how we face it becomes our story. If you’ve found your way to the Loula blog, then welcome. You’re family now. And family shares what …

Dear Recovery Ally, So here we are. You, me, and a big ole belief that life doesn’t have to stay broken. If you’ve stumbled across this blog, it’s probably because your heart beats loud for second chances, fresh starts, and the kind of hope that refuses to sit still. Maybe you’re in recovery. Maybe someone …

When browsing headlines or online news, we rarely hear about the “forgotten children” of the Texas foster system. With nearly 20,000 children under the jurisdiction of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), this should be at the forefront of our minds. Raising awareness and fostering change within this broken system is a key …