I named the main character in my first novel after my foster brother. I wanted him to know he was never temporary.
My foster brother only lived with us for two years, but I've always considered him my sibling. I named the main character in my first novel after him.
One foster sibling, Nathaniel, remained in the narrator's life after being placed with them for only two years. Despite his brief stay, the author felt compelled to name her main character after him as a symbol of the enduring sibling bond. The author's parents took in five foster siblings through the foster-to-adopt program, but not all of them stayed.
Saying goodbye to each placement was difficult, especially knowing that the next home might not be safe or loving. Nathaniel, in particular, was a bright and resilient boy who managed to excel academically and socially despite his circumstances. The author visited Nathaniel for his baby shower and gifted him a copy of her book, expressing her gratitude that he still considered her his sister.
Nathaniel has since become a father and has maintained their relationship, even attending the author's family gathering.
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