Comments on: February 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Maddy Magdalene

By: Karla

Karla — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:34:52 +0000

Thank you for sharing. I am a product of the foster care system – that has all but ruined my life and destroyed any love that I may have had a chance at really knowing. Although today I am a CPA and Tax Attorney – I live a rather hermit life only dreaming of a moment of peace to really understand what the love of family really means. May your work here on this site continue to inspire and uplift others.

By: Lin

Lin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:05:53 +0000

Maddy,

I am so sorry you had to suffer so much as a little girl, I understand. I was last year’s June graduate. One of the things I did to get me through is I always thought of those children who were worse off than myself. Then, I would start volunteering my time to do charity work to help those more needy than I. That got me through a lot. Keep yourself busy, research alot of self help and I promise you that one day you will be much happier. Reach out for help when you need it!
Love,
Lin

By: C.J. MacKechnie

C.J. MacKechnie — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:02:34 +0000

Maddy,

It is very tough being you. Have faith and never give up. You are worthy of love. Keep fighting. keep struggling. Life does and can get better. I survived.

John

By: Maddy

Maddy — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:35:21 +0000

Thanks everyone for the kind words and advice!

By: Thomas Leon Watson

Thomas Leon Watson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:42:32 +0000

Hello Maddy,
My name is Thomas. I’m the July graduate. Thank you for sharing your life and being real. I could relate to a lot of what you said. Sometimes as adults we think that nobody can relate to us, but through your message I am inspired. Maddy, make sure you take advantage of the OFA’s scholarship because today I’m 40 yrs old and though I’m happy and have overcome alot , I wish I had an opportunity like OFA when I was younger. I would like to connect with you my e-mail is t_watson2@hotmail.com. Keep writing and doing your photography. I look forward to hearing from you through e-mail.

Thomas & Juliana Watson

By: Tina Mary Scholarships

Tina Mary Scholarships — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:07:23 +0000

Maddy, you’ve got two more years (about) to apply for OFA’s scholarship. If you decide to go back to school look us up – http://www.orphan.org. The application is online annually from January 1 to March 31. )

By: Gerri Stuart

Gerri Stuart — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:19:10 +0000

Maddy,
You are an inspiration and I think you will do great things. God bless you.

By: Edna

Edna — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:02:31 +0000

Maddie you were such an adorable little girl! People say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. That may be so but why do young children have to suffer so much? Everybody should have someone to love them and care for them at any age but especially in the young, formative years. I hope things go a lot better for you from this day forward. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Drop me a line if you need someone to talk to. I do care about you and I want you to know that. We may be strangers but we are “sisters”. Hold your head high and be proud of who you are and what you survived.

Edna