ReStoried
What kind of stories come to mind when you think of foster care?
Many stories are filled with heartbreak, pain, and sorrow. But what if we could step in and see them turned into stories of hope?
Hope Bridge is on a gospel-led mission to transform the foster care landscape in Ohio. We're here to raise awareness and empower churches and communities to step into action by supporting vulnerable children and families in their local communities.
We’re certainly not the Author of these stories, and it’s true that we can't change the past, but we are called to be key characters in THE story that God has written for His creation.
His is a story of redemption and restoration, a story of HOPE.
In this podcast, we will share how we link arms with churches, county workers, foster families, and those in the community to rewrite the narrative for vulnerable children and families.
We’ll be shining a light on stories of hope, redemption, and transformation and sharing practical ways that you can step in and get involved.
Subscribe now, and together, let's make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Welcome to "ReStoried," a podcast by Hope Bridge.
ReStoried
71. Full Circle: From Foster Youth to Adoptive Mama with Sarah Sikora
In this heartfelt episode of the ReStoried Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Sikora—a dear friend, former foster youth, adoptee, and adoptive mama—whose life has come full circle.
Born addicted to drugs, Sarah faced many challenges growing up in foster care, navigating life with multiple siblings and a longing for stability. Now, as a wife and mother to her own biological children, she has also pursued adoption, and this month, she is officially welcoming two daughters into her family.
Sarah shares the emotional complexity of adoption—her joy in growing her family, but also the deep empathy she feels for her daughters’ birth mother. She candidly discusses the weight of grief, the bittersweet beauty of adoption, and the importance of acknowledging both the hard and the hopeful.
With a powerful message of resilience, Sarah encourages us all: You can break family cycles. No matter where you come from, healing and restoration are possible.
Tune in to hear Sarah’s inspiring journey and the wisdom she has gained along the way.
Episode Highlights:
- Meet Sarah & her background story
- You can break family cycles and create a new path.
- Adoption is both beautiful and bittersweet.
- Empathy for birth families is essential.
- Resilience leads to healing and restoration.
- Full-circle moments bring hope and redemption.
- Family dynamics in foster care can be complex.
- Embrace both the hard and the hope.
- You can make a difference in a child’s life.
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