Jeremy,
I hope and pray, that this story is from the past. As you said, it's just one story..

"You are wise beyond your years, J., So Long as you can keep your anger at bay and bring your love to surface!"

You are bright, and well spoken.
I'd be happy to have you as a son!

Bad People, do bad things. As you know, because your note testifies to that.
But, you don't quite make it "Full Circle"....
Tell us?
How are you doing now, how did you get out of that tree, and what did you do?
I'm certain, that somebody was able to see the worth in you!
I'd figure that you're smarter than lots of folks 2-3 times your age, but, when you speak about your foster parents.. oh my goodness.
Could it be that they were dealing with their own anger in all the wrong ways?
Don't repeat that mistake!

I, like you, wish this world could be more perfect, where your note started.
Us humans, seem to fall apart on day to day levels, and I don't understand it.
Life is terribly complex, and, unless you fit down that 'straight and narrow',
it's a tuff walk, this life we live.

Heartfelt best wishes, and love to you Jeremy!

Pete

PS That hatred and anger that you're holding for mom and Dave? Lose it! It's burning deep inside you, and it'll do you wrong!