We have been trained to broadcast our successes and hide our failures. But the truth is this: our failures humanise us, and they connect us to one another. Vanessa Diffenbaugh broadcastconnectfailure Change image and share on social
I was a screenwriting and studio art major in college, so even though I don't have any training as a floral designer, I have a very particular visual aesthetic. Vanessa Diffenbaugh aestheticartcollege Change image and share on social
You have to really prove yourself to young people, and if your answer is clear and consistent and loving - even if it's angry and disappointed - what's important is that you're being real and honest and not going anywhere. Vanessa Diffenbaugh angryanswerclear share on social
The problem is foster youth don't really have this network that other kids have. Vanessa Diffenbaugh fosterkidnetwork Change image and share on social
I never really considered writing something that was nonfiction. Vanessa Diffenbaugh considernonfictionwrite Change image and share on social
I founded Camellia Network with my dear friend Isis Dallis Keigwin. The mission of our organization is to create a national network that connects every youth aging out of foster care to the critical resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive in adulthood. Vanessa Diffenbaugh adulthoodagingcamellia share on social
As a college student, I worked as a mentor, and that got me involved in working with young people long before I became a foster parent. Vanessa Diffenbaugh collegefosterinvolve Change image and share on social
Everyone needs something they're good at. You want your kids to be passionate and figure out something they're good at. Vanessa Diffenbaugh figuregoodkid Change image and share on social
I traveled a full two years with 'Language of Flowers.' Vanessa Diffenbaugh flowerfulllanguage Change image and share on social
We were pressured to accept kids we were not qualified to handle. And we do that to people all the time, which is why we don't have enough foster parents. Vanessa Diffenbaugh acceptfosterhandle Change image and share on social
