This sounds terrible - but it's also inspiring that you were able to turn your past into a source of strength.
Also, you're doing a great job spreading the word about the abuses of the foster care system. I had no idea what a crooked world this was until I started reading your work and that of others like @richq11 here on Steemit.
I'm curious. How old were you when you went into the system? (Forgive me if you've already shared this elsewhere.)