At a Children's Rights Alliance event, an individual recounted his turbulent experiences in the care system. He described the contrasting conditions of different homes, highlighting the detrimental impact of being treated as just a case to solve without autonomy or a real voice. He shared his struggles with mental health and how a lack of meaningful support exacerbated his issues. In a supportive environment, he finally felt valued as an individual. Celebrating recent academic success, he emphasized the importance of including children's voices in future reforms of the care system.
He said he was made to feel ashamed if he ended up in hospital.
I finally felt heard, seen and safe, he said. I was never made to feel like I was seen as a case file.
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