<p>In this episode, Giovanna sits down with&nbsp;Debbie Bright&nbsp;for an eye-opening conversation about what it’s really like to be a foster carer. </p><br><p>Best known to many from&nbsp;<em>TOWIE</em>, Debbie is also one of the UK’s longest-serving foster carers, having cared for over 200 children across 35 years.</p><br><p>Gi and Debbie talk about why children enter care, the importance of showing compassion rather than judgment toward birth parents, and the emotional reality of saying goodbye when children move on.</p><br><p>Debbie also opens up about her own turbulent childhood, and offers heartfelt advice to anyone considering fostering.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Happy Mum Happy Baby

Giovanna Fletcher

Inside Debbie Bright’s Life as a Foster Carer

MAR 17, 202665 MIN
Happy Mum Happy Baby

Inside Debbie Bright’s Life as a Foster Carer

MAR 17, 202665 MIN

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<p>In this episode, Giovanna sits down with&nbsp;Debbie Bright&nbsp;for an eye-opening conversation about what it’s really like to be a foster carer. </p><br><p>Best known to many from&nbsp;<em>TOWIE</em>, Debbie is also one of the UK’s longest-serving foster carers, having cared for over 200 children across 35 years.</p><br><p>Gi and Debbie talk about why children enter care, the importance of showing compassion rather than judgment toward birth parents, and the emotional reality of saying goodbye when children move on.</p><br><p>Debbie also opens up about her own turbulent childhood, and offers heartfelt advice to anyone considering fostering.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>