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Richard and his wife were long term foster parents and child minders. But when their marriage broke up, Richard found the job he loved came to an abrupt end...

Richard has found that most people have no problem with a male child minder. This is especially the case where boys are concerned because they liked the male influence.

Richard and his wife shared the child minding. But it all came to an end when his wife decided she wanted a divorce.

But unfortunately, Richard's child minding status came to an end as well - his license to mind was revoked. The result was anger and depression. It also had a deep and lasting effect on his relationship with his daughter Sam and his foster daughter Annabel...Listen again to find out how he coped.





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