Try Not To Think The Worse
Rosalinda checked her watch again and grew more worried. Her neighbor had dropped off her son hours ago. The little boy was sweet but was beginning to ask when his mom would be back. A deep feeling of worry and dread began to bloom in Rosalinda’s stomach.
Should she begin to cook the little boy dinner? She didn’t have children of her own but she couldn’t let him starve. The truth was far worse than anything she was imagining.
How Do You Break The News To A Child?
It was starting to become clear that the mom wasn’t coming back. Rosalinda had begun to distract the young boy with games and asking him what his favorite meal was. Would she be able to gain his trust and make him feel loved?
How could a mother drop off her child and never return? What prompted someone to abandon something so innocent? Rosalinda had always wanted children but had received devastating news from the doctor. Was the universe intervening to grant her biggest wish?
A Devastating Diagnosis
Last week, Rosalinda had received crushing news. After multiple tests and wasted dollars, a doctor finally confirmed what she had always suspected. She would never carry her own children.
All she had ever wanted in this life was to be a mother. She felt the yearning deep in her bones and had cried herself to sleep thinking about a bleak future. This little boy had been dropped off at her house, but would it change both their lives forever?
A Good Neighbour
Rosalinda always liked helping her neighbors. She enjoyed watching their children if she wasn’t working. Having children in her house gave her so much joy, and it helped the frantic parents get things done faster.
This little boy and his mother were new to their street. He was very shy and Rosalinda wanted to make sure she brought a smile to his face. Taking care of one child for a day was fine but was she prepared to take care of him for life?
A Decision Had To Be Made
Rosalinda didn’t have a phone number to contact the boy's mother and it was getting late. She decided she would get him settled for bed. With every minute, the hope his mother was coming grew smaller and smaller.
What if his mother was injured or hurt? Rosalinda didn’t know if the young boy had allergies or how he felt? He was such a quiet child and hadn’t said anything to her for most of the day. As she tucked him into bed, he asked a simple question that broke her heart.
How Can You Say That?
That night, Rosalinda tucked the young boy into bed and asked if he wanted a story or a nightlight. He quietly looked at her and said, “Is my mother coming back?” At that moment, she felt her heartbreaking, trying to find the right words for a difficult answer.
What could she say besides the truth? She didn’t know, but one thing was becoming clear. She would do anything in her power to keep this little boy safe and happy. Would it be enough, or would this haunt him for the rest of his life?
Was This Legal?
In the morning there was still no word from the boy's mother. Rosalinda knew she had to make a plan and began to reach out to other parents in the community. The boy and his mother were new to the neighborhood and no one knew anything about her.
It was time to figure out the next steps, and Rosalinda wasn’t going to give up the opportunity to raise this boy like her own son. All she had ever wanted was to have a family, was she finally getting the chance?
A Single Mothers Journey
What Rosalinda was doing was becoming a foster parent. She was opening her home to support and protect a young child. Hopefully, she would be able to give this young boy a better life.
Most people have time to prepare before they become a parent but Rosalinda became one overnight. Would she struggle? What made her so confident that she could raise this young boy?
A Mother’s Instinct
Rosalinda had always wanted to be a mother. Everything she was doing felt right. She was thrilled to take care of this young boy and support him while he grew into a responsible young man.
Eventually, the day came when the young boy found his birth father. He promised to stay in touch with Rosalinda and went to start a new life with his relatives. Rosalinda wasn’t ready to have an empty nest, would she be able to help other children?
A Foster Family
Rosalinda registered to become a foster mom and her next foster child was a boy named Adeola. She was overjoyed to have another child in her household and made him the same promise she made to her neighbor's son.
Rosalinda would do everything she could to provide this young boy with a good life. She had so much love to give these children, were they happy to stay in her home?
Growing Her Family
After she had Adeola for a few years she decided to foster another child. She opened her house to a little girl named Lola. Lola was the perfect daughter Rosalinda had dreamed about. She had to pinch herself to believe her dreams were coming true.
While Rosalinda was raising both her children, she had also fallen in love. Was her home set to be a fairytale? Her husband had other ideas…
Betrayal & Deceit
Rosalinda had been single and independent for most of her life but when she met her husband, he swept her off her feet. He was devoted to building a family with her and appeared to be a supportive partner.
Everyone in her family approved this union and the couple had a small civil ceremony to make it official. One family member decided she wanted what Rosalinda had worked so hard to achieve, and would stop at nothing to destroy her.
A Sinister Sister
Rosalinda had a sister who was going through a painful divorce. She said it would be fine for her to move in with her family while she got herself back on her feet. Rosalinda noticed her husband seemed very enthusiastic but she brushed it off as insecurities.
She would find out just how right her instincts were only a couple of weeks later! One night, Rosalinda walked in the door after working all day. The children were already in bed but she heard weird noises coming from upstairs. Her head was pounding and all she wanted was to relax. Instead, she walked into her worst nightmare.
Were The Children Safe?
She heard the weird noises coming from upstairs but decided to make a cup of coffee first. She needed the pain in her temples to stop before she went upstairs to tell the children to go back to sleep.
Finally, as she walked upstairs she got to her children's bedroom. The door was closed and Rosalinda realized the noises weren’t coming from them. She went to ask her husband and found his bed empty. Where were these noises coming from in her house?
The Only Place Left To Look
Rosalinda took a deep breath and went to her sister's room. She lived in a small and cozy house. Everyone had enough room but it lacked privacy.
As she got to her sister's door, the noises were muffled but it was clearly coming from inside. She opened the door and turned on the light - she never expected what she saw.
Caught In The Act!
When Rosalinda turned the light on she saw her biggest fear. Her husband was in bed with her sister! It couldn’t be true! She immediately began screaming, and her husband and sister tried to run out of the room.
Where could they go? Rosalinda wanted them both out of her sight but she was enraged. All she saw was red as she grabbed a knife and turned towards them. This fantasy life was quickly becoming a nightmare.
Shattered Pieces Of Reality
Her sister saw the knife and tried to convince her sister to think about what she was doing. Her husband had already run naked out of the house and driven off in his car!
Would Rosalinda forgive her family for this painful betrayal? As she gripped the knife handle she needed to make a decision. The one thing that made her put the weapon down will surprise you.
It Wasn’t Fair To The Children
Rosalinda's top priority was keeping her children happy and she refused to lose them due to her selfish sister and husband. Rosalinda put the knife down and screamed at her sister to get out of her house!
She didn’t care where she went but she would never be allowed to come back. As her sister packed a bag, Rosalinda sank to the floor in tears. Was she strong enough to raise this family by herself?
A Bright Light
Her two children gave her the strength to start over. She knew if she only had them in her life she would be happy. She filed for divorce from her husband and started to build her life up again.
Rosalinda hoped that her family drama would be behind her but she had no idea what her ex-husband and sister would do next! Can you believe what they did next?
Expected Groveling And Apologies
Rosalinda had only been with her husband for three months when she caught him in bed with her sister. They were still considered newlyweds and in the honeymoon phase.
After she caught them and he ran out of the house, Rosalinda had expected him to come home and beg forgiveness. Instead, he decided to do the complete opposite. How would she handle the heartbreak of this final betrayal?
They Were Perfect For Each Other
When Rosalinda’s sister moved into her house she was going through a difficult divorce. After being caught sleeping with her sister’s husband most women would run and hide! Rosalinda’s sister decided to do something a little different.
The couple decided to stay together! Instead of apologizing to Rosalinda, they said they were in love and moved into their own apartment. Would this affect Rosalinda’s foster children? Was her happy home just a facade?
It Brought Everyone Closer Together
With her husband gone, Rosalinda went back to being a single parent. She realized she already had everything in her life that made her happy. She devoted every minute to her son and daughter.
Rosalinda was thinking about doing a big action that would impact her daughter, Lola’s life forever. After years of being a foster parent to her daughter, was Rosalinda prepared to watch her leave the house at eighteen years old? What did Lola think?
Officially Adopted!
Rosalinda loved her foster daughter and decided she wanted to make it official. She formally adopted her daughter and the two share a very close bond. Rosalind has made her home available for several foster children through the years.
When people find out they can’t have children they sometimes forget about different options to start a family. Was Rosalinda inspiring others to save a child’s life?
Check Out These Statistics
In 2019, there were 426,749 children in foster care in the United States. When children go into foster it is normally after being removed from their parents or blood relatives. They need warm and supportive environments to continue their lives and grow into well-adjusted adults.
Foster care can be a temporary placement or turn into a lifelong family. Many Americans think they have to adopt infants but there are many children and teenagers in need of safe foster home environments. What could Rosalinda do to encourage more people to become foster parents?
Sharing Her Story
At 70 years old, Rosalinda has joined the TikTok community to share her story. She wants to spread awareness on raising a foster family and the struggles. For her, it was a dream come true and she still can’t believe how it all began.
One week she was hearing the news that she would never have children, and then before she knew it her neighbor dropped off her son and never returned. Rosalinda wouldn’t change a thing but what does the TikTok community think about her dedication and life?
Connecting With The Community
The TikTok community welcomed Rosalinda with open arms. Even though her account just started this year in march she already has 59 thousand followers.
Rosalinda is proof that you can make lemonade from lemons. She hasn’t allowed any of life’s surprises to change her optimistic approach to life. What other videos is the 70 year old sharing with the TikTok community?
The First Viral Video
The first time Rosalinda posted on TikTok was March 2, 2021. She decided to share with the world that she had caught her sister with her new husband and even includes vintage photographs of her wedding day.
Instantly TikTok users wanted to know more about this sweet seventy-year-old. She tells her stories in a calm tone, but how would she handle answering questions from the community?
We Need More!
Two days later Rosalinda responded to a question from her previous video. The user wanted to know if her sister ever apologized for her actions, and Rosalinda did not hold back!
Her sister has never apologized and even denies the affair even happened. After she was caught with Rosalinda’s husband the sisters didn’t speak for years. Does time heal all wounds, or was Rosalinda better off without her?
We Don’t Think The Filter Fits
You should never keep anyone in your life that is untrustworthy or jeopardizes your happiness. It was a tough lesson for Rosalinda to learn but at least she can laugh at her past now.
Using the neon clown face filter, she made a TikTok for her audience showing the invitation to her sister's wedding. The same sister that had slept with her husband decades ago was marrying him! Would Rosalinda live stream attending the wedding?
Her Fans Had A Brilliant Suggestion
TikTok was livid! The audacity of Rosalinda’s sister to invite her to the wedding! They gave her a great piece of advice on how to attend. Instead of showing up and hiding in the background, TikTok users think she should wear this very personal outfit.
Would Rosalinda decide to follow through and do it for the view? Was it possible that she could really pull off this prank and listen to her demanding TikTok audience?
An Excuse To Wear It Again
TikTok audience members told her she should attend the wedding in her original wedding dress! They also encouraged Rosalinda to sit in the first row and change into funeral attire for the reception.
People all over the world were falling in love with this woman’s platform and storytelling. The big question on everyone’s mind is did Rosalinda ever find love again? Who would walk into her life and make her believe in love again?
A Second Chance At Happiness
After her husband had an affair with her sister, Rosalinda stayed single and dedicated to being a mum. She had several foster children and still stays in touch with many of them today. She finally got the true love and redemption she deserved in her fifties.
Rosalinda was happy to announce to her fans that she met her husband in her mid-fifties and had a small intimate ceremony. She highlighted that her sister was definitely not invited! After adopting her daughter Lola did anything change about the pair’s relationship?
A Risky Prank
Rosalinda loves her foster daughter very much and wanted to find a way to show her on her TikTok channel. She decided she would do this prank and see her daughter's reaction to fans everywhere.
In her TikTok, which reached almost 3 million views, Rosalinda asks her audience to wish her luck because she’s finally going to tell her daughter that she's adopted. How will her daughter react to this shocking news?
A Second Attempt
In the first TikTok, Rosalinda leaves everyone hanging with an anti-climatic finish of her daughter being surprised by the news. The family decides to film a reaction once more and see if they can finally get a conversation on record.
The second time Rosalinda attempts to chat with her daughter about adoption, the conversation starts with her daughter asking if her mother is lying. After a bit of back and forth, she confirms it's true. What will the future hold for this loving family and gentle storyteller?
The Best Is Yet To Come
The last video posted on Rosalinda’s TikTok is a beautiful video detailing her foster process and the children who have made a difference in her life. Rosalinda is truly selfless and overjoyed to make a safe home environment for all the children she could.
Have you watched any of Rosalinda's viral Tik Tok? Watch and enjoy her stories and optimistic perspective! We know the best is yet to come as she continues to share and grow her brand.