It Had To Happen: Memoirs From A Foster Child tells the harrowing story of Tameena, a teenage girl who endured a traumatic journey through the foster care system after being taken away from her abusive biological family. After experiencing physical abuse at the hands of her mother and being separated from her beloved sisters "Lyfe, Sophia, and Sephora," Tameena is placed in a foster home, where she finally finds safety and develops a genuine bond with her new family.
Tameena's sense of security is shattered when she becomes a victim of sexual abuse by her foster Uncle, P. Terrified of losing her new found family and desperate to protect them, Tameena's unimaginable pain and anguish in silence by the
weight of her traumatic experiences become increasingly difficult to bear. Overwhelmed by her secrets and suffering, she confides in her social worker, who takes immediate action to protect her. Tameena is placed in a new foster home, hoping for a fresh start and a chance at a brighter future. As the legal process unfolds, Tameena finds the strength to testify against Uncle P in court, facing the family she once believed to be her refuge. Through these distressing times, to cope with her emotional turmoil, Tameena turns to unhealthy habits, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and burying herself in work and church activities. However, despite her attempts to mask her pain, the scars from her abuse continue to haunt her.