About This Story
“I Buried My Brotherhood,” a powerful and thought-provoking poem by kinship adoptive parent Eriq Partin, offers a deeply moving portrayal of the foster care experience. Through vivid emotion and honest reflection, the piece captures the highs, lows, uncertainties, and fears that often accompany life transitions within this system. It also provides profound insight into the complexities of family dynamics.
Eriq masterfully conveys the essence of change, how it shapes identity, relationships, and understanding. This compelling work invites listeners to reflect, connect, and find meaning within their own experiences. Take a moment to fully engage with this poignant depiction of life’s evolving journey.
This recording is produced by Institute for Family. Illustration and animation were done by A Visual Approach.
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