Pugsly
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2002
I thought it was a really good episode, even if it didn't advance the "Pearson" story so much.
One thing I've read is, advocates in the foster system really appreciate how "This Is Us" portrays fostering. The show does a good job of capturing the flaws in a well-intentioned system, as well as how both children and adults struggle with the realities of it. I think Deja's character is really well-written--she's smart, she's trying so hard, but she's also been damaged. It really comes across that Deja and her mom love each other, but the mom was just a child herself, without a whole lot of support.
I’m a CASA (court appointed special advocate) who advocates for kids in the foster care system. I have to complete 12 hours of Continuing Education each year. Watching last night, I told DH I just completed my CE hour for this month by watching the show.