The Care System
Rachel wrote 'The Care System' during a Poetry Special Link-Up about her story and experience in the care system.
The Care System
By Rachel Crerar
My parents were born into the care system
No love, understanding, just victims
The generational trauma of a broken system
Continues on because I am in the system
I witnessed abuse in care
At 13 I went to child protection to share
I knew this was wrong and they had to be aware
Kids weren’t safe and it was so unfair
At 16 I left care traumatised
Independent living, the council authorised
Abusing drugs, more trauma, I was demoralised
Then I had enough and I prioritised
I had the resilience and experience
Worked in a mental health hospital, it was serious
I could see but others were oblivious
I needed an education to be taken serious
I don’t want to bury any more friends
We all deserved a better end
We must turn a corner, not go round the bend
It’s a broken system we can mend
Last year I tried to get an education
My corporate parents never followed legislation
Costing the taxpayer thousands in taxation
And telling me I can’t get the qualification
When will all this stop?
It needs to be taken to the top
Carole Chisholm says:
April 12, 2022 at 11:29 pm
And yet look who you are becoming with just a little education, a little support and a little belief. Just imagine who you can become by continuing to follow your dreams and aspirations.
Keep going, I believe you can make the changes you want by continuing to make the ripples that grow momentum xx
Melanie says:
April 21, 2022 at 4:41 pm
Keep writing Rachel. You have a powerful voice x