A 17-year-old teenage girl from Idaho posted online this week a shocking set of photos detailing the dirty living conditions she and her four siblings had to endure, exposing the real life of five children and a "drugged" mom.
The photo shows an 18-month-old baby surrounded by dirt
The photo was taken by the woman's 16-year-old brother.
The woman said her mother was a drug addict.
Every room in this house seems to be unsuitable for children.
The teenage girl said she and her siblings were "tired of their living conditions" when she was 16 years old and after taking the photos for the school's teachers, they were handed over to child protection agencies and taken to foster care centres, after which the children were taken away from their mothers' care. They later spent nine years in a foster care center on and off, and now everything is fine.
These photos of the teenage girls sparked more than 2,000 responses on Reddit, and users expressed shock and sympathy.
One user wrote: "My daughter is about the same age as you, which makes me sad, please accept a big hug from your mother, you deserve better."
Another said: "The thought of how many children are in this or even worse situation at this moment makes my heart ache." Of course, there are many more people who have shared their experiences, including one woman who said: "I am a child adopted by a drug-addicted mother, and many of us are trying to hide our childhood, including myself." I appreciate that you show these photos.
The woman who posted the photos then wrote: "Thank you all for your support! I didn't expect such a big reaction! I hope to bring courage to everyone! ”