This article discusses 25-year-old Jonne Pankinaho from Oulu, who openly shares his experiences as a child in foster care. Although Pankinaho's foster family was empathetic and rescued him from difficult circumstances, his childhood experiences left a lasting mark that he has had to face in adulthood. The article delves into how foster care affects an individual's identity and social standing in the long term. Pankinaho's story highlights challenges related to foster care that are not always publicly known, such as social stigma and the impact of the past on psychological well-being. While foster care provides safety, it can leave permanent traces that affect a young person's development and the formation of adulthood. The story emphasizes the importance of the foster care system as well as the emotional challenges that can follow foster children for a long time, despite them receiving a new home.