As a parentified child of a mother who couldn't handle her multiple children, this hits so hard. I became my siblings mother, my mother's parent. I cannot imagine where my siblings would be if we were separated. This is a visceral story told through the eyes of a child, and trust me -I saw several reviews saying the language was too evolved for a 10 year old, but she sees everything, and she understands. I only wish I had someone fight for me the way her foster mother fought for her. Her life was her brother at this young age. This isn't to say the Foster system is cruel or horrible, but you can't argue it has its limitations, one of which is separated siblings. At these tender ages, they need each other. They are their lifelines to each other, a party of each others soul. To have that taken from you... what a powerful story. The ending was wonderful. The ending of Removed 2 was powerful. I can only pray that all foster kids are so loved, but alas...
