Update on my newest great-nephew

Heard from my sister that my great-nephew (the one who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis) is in foster care.

Not sure when he was placed into care and I am not sure if my niece voluntarily made the decision or if it was made for her (she has some serious mental health issues).

I think that this might be the best decision for the lil guy.  I can say that when I was a baby, my birth Mom did the right thing for me by giving me up.

As much as it affected my self-esteem growing up -- in hindsight it was the best thing for me.

I might not have even survived if I had not been placed in foster care and then been adopted because of all the stressors and challenges that both my birth parents had in their own lives, as well as the drama that surrounded them from their extended families.

I do hope that my niece at least gave a lot of information so that when C. grows up, he can have information on why his Mom made the decision that she did (or why the decision was made for her - if that's the case).

I'm still sad though.

Am debating what to say to my niece... since she hasn't said anything about it to me.