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Not Held Down

by Felicity Graham

A personal account of foster care

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A personal account of foster care

Felicity Graham’s account grows from her experience in the foster care system and her wish to speak openly about its effects. She reflects on facing hardship, finding strength, and recognizing that children are not responsible for circumstances beyond their control. The book also gives space to her stated aim of advocating for young people in care, especially those who feel silenced or alone. Its subject brings personal testimony together with a message of support for others navigating foster care.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in personal accounts of foster care
  • Readers seeking first-person perspectives on resilience and advocacy for young people in care

Themes

Foster careResilienceSelf-blame and circumstances beyond one’s controlAdvocacy and feeling heard

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Book overview

The long and hard, but meaningful, journey of writing Not Held Down started because Felicity Graham wanted to share her experience in the foster care system.

This is her story.

"Every knock that the system threw at me I thought would break me; I didn't think I would survive. I found the strength to make it through. I realised that I did not ever want someone going through the pain I had gone through. I didn't want any kid to ever blame themselves for something that they had no control over.

I had seen friends and family changed by the system because it was easier to let it break them than to rise above it. I want to advocate for the next generation of foster kids.

This book was written to help others in care to find their strength and not feel silenced or alone."

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