I'm a foster kid to and I know how it feels to not belong. I think its normal but don't mean its true. your aunt went threw lot to be your foster parent so she must want you

I think it’s easy to focus on the bad things. Try making a list of good things or even “okay” things about being there. And then think about what would make it better (not meaning her just giving you what you want) things like painting your nails together, cooking dinner together, etc.

I'm sorry that you're feeling that way. I can't say that I understand what it's like to be taken from my home and moved in with a relative. I can, however, say that I understand what it's like to feel like I don't belong and to be broken down by those I love and not feel good enough. I don't know how old you are but as an adolescent or a teenager those feelings can actually be fairly normal. You're hormones and all the changes in your life can cause those. If you had a rough life at home before you moved in with your aunt you could be just getting to the age to be mature enough to start having some low self esteem from your experiences. I agree with a previous poster and say just because you feel that way doesn't mean its true. If you're not able to talk to your aunt about this in a way that you feel heard... maybe you could ask to see a counselor? No... not because you're crazy or broken or messed up... but just because sometimes... being able to tell someone who wont judge you, whats going on in your head, can actually help you see what it is that you need... either from yourself or your situation. It's ok to be ok with who you are... and if you're their child now... you are kind of a burden on them. BUT NOT A BAD BURDEN. Raising a child is hard.... very hard. As a parent you're ALWAYS trying to deal with everything that's wrong with yourself and worrying sick about messing your kids up. But you know what? I wouldn't have it any other way. I love my kids.... I've not done foster care before (I'm actually here because it's something I've been thinking about for a long time), but I kept two boys for almost a year 5 days a week. They became part of my family. They were different than us... different routines, they'd had different past experiences... not used to what we expected in our household ...It was hard.... taking in two boys and trying to provide for them and learn what they needed from me. I cried... I got angry... I got snappy and short with them, they argued with me... got mad.... gave me the silent treatment. but you know what? I loved them immensely. They may not have been born to me and I know I wasn't their mother BUT they were MY kids, MY family. I rarely get to see them but even to this day, I'd do whatever I could to help them. So you may be feeling some of the stress in the air from your Aunt.... doesn't mean she doesn't want you or doesn't love you or even that you don't belong there. If you feel like you can... talk to her about it. Or even... if you feel like you're a burden and want to stop feeling that way.... maybe ask her how you can help with something. Sometimes helping other people takes our mind off of all those things our brain is telling us is wrong with ourselves. The fact that you were willing to reach out to someone to get an opinion or maybe just feel like you were heard... that's good! I hope that you'll start feeling better soon about your situation and if it's ok with you I will pray for you! Have a good day :)

I'm glad you're sharing your feelings. In a bio family things happen, we over look, we move on. In a foster relationship we always worry. the adult foster parent worries, the child worries. Everyone wants to make it work. Try to look at what makes you feel this way. And remember not everything that goes on in the house is about you or because of you. You could try asking your aunt. "You know I noticed you haven't been yourself lately. And neither have i. I have been so busy I havne't had time for you. I'm sorry. I appreciate you so much! I want you to know that! Your aunt didn't have to take you, she WANTED TO! Try expressing that appreciation to her and see if you begin to feel different. Has anyone new entered into her life that makes you question this arrangement? Are you beginning to be less dependent on her and worry what will happen one day when you don't need her? Will she still care?

Just remember none of the reasons you are in foster care are your problem or because of you. Stop watching crazy Life Time TV movies! Sending lots of good wishes you way...