This is tough. I do not mean to offend by saying any of the following; you are the maker of your decisions:

I agree that you should be able to make your own decisions. At the same time, entrusting three potentially traumatized children to seemingly kindhearted strangers is still risky. The foster care system has many risks. Ensuring your brothers children are raised in a safe (from sexual, physical, mental or emotional abuse) environment with some trace of familial ties will surely provide them with a more secure place to relax. These are pivotal ages for children. Trauma, if not treated with love, kindness, patience and trust may be hard for them to rebound from.

What if you’re the cool aunt from Jumanji!!! Those kids needed her. That’s dumb but come on; just wanted to make you smile maybe.

In life you have to adapt and overcome sometimes. You don’t get to choose what life gives you but you can make something beautiful. Maybe you’re being given children in this way because you need to grow to achieve a deeper purpose in your life.

Side Note: My friends mother lost her brother and she finds deep comfort in watching his children grow. <3