<p> In this episode of Caring for Kids, Sharon reflects on a lifetime of caring and the relationships that continue long after children leave her home. </p><p><br></p><p>Living in a rural community, she shares how connection looks different in smaller places, and how those relationships can carry through into adulthood through finding each other again, and tokens of remembrance. </p><p><br></p><p>It’s a powerful reminder that the impact of care doesn’t end when placement does. Home and healing extends far beyond childhood for everyone involved. </p><p><br></p><p>Host: Melissa <br>Produced by: Ashton Kobler and Emily Hikaiti, Adopt Change <br>Edited by: Fernanda Dedic <br>Sound Engineer: Grant Konemann <br>Engineering Assistant: Will Coleman </p><p><br></p><p><em>The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of Adopt Change or Carers for Kids NSW.</em> <br></p>