Dancing with a Porcupine

"Dancing with a Porcupine" by Jennie Owens is a heartfelt account of the challenges faced by foster and adoptive parents caring for children with traumatic pasts. The book explores the emotional toll of parenting troubled children, including feelings of guilt, inadequacy, and burnout, while offering insights into navigating these difficulties with faith, resilience, and creativity. It addresses the concept of secondary trauma and provides guidance on balancing self-care with supporting vulnerable children.