Unknown teacher disclosed that she had adopted five-year old student she fostered at the age of 24. Despite her friends and family telling her it was insane, she took him in.
Paige Bramlett is now 25 years old and hails from Indiana. She met William while working as a behavior specialist for him in kindergarten.
He was currently in foster care. His mother stated that he suffered PTSD because of enduring ‘endless trauma.
She had been moving from one home to another for over four years and finally decided to accept him in her home. This was an unusual decision, which her closest friends thought was crazy due to her marital age.
One teacher disclosed that she adopted her 5-year-old foster student at the age of 24. Despite her friends and family telling her otherwise, she said she felt insane for taking in her child.
Paige Bramlett from Indiana met her future-son William while she was working as his behavior specialist during kindergarten.
He was currently in foster care. His mother stated that he suffered PTSD after he experienced ‘endless trauma.
After moving around from house to house for four years, her friends felt she was insane.
Paige was in love with William and, after spending more than one year together, Paige adopted William. The adoption hearing saw them together.
Paige fell in love quickly with William and, after over a year together, Paige adopted William.
In a TikTok video she shared her heartfelt story, which quickly gained thousands of views within days.
“He was my kindergarten student.” He was my behavior specialist. She began the clip by showing her with her son reading an adoption book together.
He was in foster home and had PTSD, trauma and behavior issues. In four years, he had lived in multiple homes.
“One day, he did not show up at school. He had never missed one day. His caseworker was there to collect his stuff in the corridor.
“She said they wanted to find a forever home for their son. I presented myself to her and inquired about what she could do to make him his forever home.
“Now, my son is adopted. He’s loved. My son. Everyday, we learn together.
The TikTok video she shared with her story quickly went viral and gained thousands of views within days.
The mom also spoke about the attention she got from peers when she decided to foster William.
Paige and William look forward to celebrating their first Christmas as mother and child. They also recently adopted Banks, a dog named Banks.
The mom-of-1 also spoke out about the attention she got from peers when she decided to foster William.
“Me at 24 years old explaining to everybody that I am going to foster one of my student,” she wrote in TikTok. A Taylor Swift song was playing in the background.
While saying “Everyone”, she continued, mouthing lyrics like, “Oh my God she’s crazy.”
In another video, Paige reminded others that although ‘foster care is so hard,’ it’s ‘worth it,’ as she shared a bunch of clips of her and William doing various activities together – like skiing, dancing, rollerskating and more
It’s worth it to take care of a foster child. Can’t believe all of the memories and so many more to go,’ she captioned it.
Paige’s touching story moved many and she was praised for her “big heart”.
A person expressed her admiration for the fact that she thought “you have the biggest heart.” “And your little guy is the cutest.”
Paige’s touching story moved many and they took to comments to thank her for sharing their appreciation.
Some viewers felt inspired even to share their adoption stories.
One added: “You are truly special,” He is very lucky to have your help.
“You’re not crazy at all.” I keep telling my fiancé that if one of my students needed a home we would do this,’ a fellow teacher wrote.
Some viewers even felt the need to share their adoption stories, one of them writing: “This makes my heart happy.” My momma adopted me at age 15 He was able to overcome the odds, and not be just a number.
Another person said, “I love this.” “I’m a single mom to four children! Although it’s hard work, our children deserve the best.
My now-daughter was born to me at the age of 23. At the time, she was only 14 years old. She was 14 when she was adopted by me two years later. You did a wonderful thing,” another comment stated.
Paige and William look forward to celebrating their first Christmas as father and son. They also recently adopted Banks, a dog named Banks.