It was just so special. I’ve barely slept. I’m just só excited by all the love, laughter, the emotions, genuinely touched by it all. The vulnerability, the openness, remembering all the good stories, remembering all the hard work. Wanting wanting wanting to graduate for years so badly and finally doing it. Just so happy to be part of this group of people who really want to be part of my life ❤️. Just so special.

I’ve lost a lot. Lost my mother when I was young, was an orphan. Moved to so many places. Talked different languages. Met so many people. Now I get to be 30. With a lovely partner, friends and family. So many people in my life that I didn’t know were going to be there. Little Frances never knew she could meet all these people, feel so loved and supported. And just feel like we could all have só much fun together!

My chosen family. I lost my mom, I lost my dad. I got chosen family. I am so lucky. To all the orphans out there: don’t give up! The road is long and bumpy but keep trying! Do your best, show up, try to appreciate and show care, love and empathy. You’ll be fine.

I can’t actually believe it. I’ll be fine and I might be able to turn much older than my parents did and I think I will be able to do it surrounded by lovely people. It’s so special.

I cried at the dinner after my graduation. My mom (foster mom) gave such a heartwarming speech. My mother in law was so kind. My friend, my dear friend wanted a picture with me and my other mom (also foster mom) couldn’t stop taking pictures of me with everyone. Just so happy. It truly was a celebration. Maybe not even just of my graduation but of my life. My life shared with these special people.

I hope you are doing well wherever you are. Until next time! X