Jordan’s world shattered into pieces when, on her 8th birthday, her mother left the house. Consumed by alcohol, violent outbursts, leaving the kids and her home all alone, the family was ruined. Addiction tightly took hold of the house for years, it wasn’t just one night that was tough.
But this time, it was way too much for the kids to handle, so the police were called and Jordan and her younger brother, Jarred, were taken into custody. The mom didn’t have a hold of herself. How could she take care of the kids?
It was time for a miracle to happen, not just to get a hold of the situation, but also to protect the children and give them a beautiful life. Steven stepped in.
The same night, Steven, the mom’s then boyfriend, came and was all prepared to take care of the children. Although they had no blood relation, they were no less than family.
His love for the children was easily seen when he broke down in the court. Jordan even recalled how both of them cried when Steven told them how the boys could be taken away from him forever. The moment is very dear and a memory that lives close to Jordan’s heart.
That day in the court, Steven was granted emergency foster care, and for the next three years, he did everything to adopt both siblings officially. He did more than what parents by blood did for their children. In the three years, he managed to give the boys a life they couldn’t even dream of while living in such a toxic and unsafe environment.
The way he has loved and taken care of the children is clear in their statements, as Jordan said: ‘He didn’t just save us. He raised us.’ The boy proudly told everyone how Steven showed up everywhere to cheer for and support them, was there for them whenever the children teared up thinking of the past traumas, and held them after every little injury.
They knew they had someone who would never leave them. The kids would never be alone now!
Even after years, Stevens’s love and devotion for Jordan and Jarred never wavered. He wasn’t giving them a shelter to live in, but a home—they felt complete like a family that had never been broken before. Their bond with each other was based on pure love, trust, and stability—the kind that could mend any broken soul.
The boys are all grown up now, so Jordan, a mature young adult, decided to share his story with the world to spark hope and show that love exists in ways one can not imagine. The video he shared got millions of views and likes, which shows how people could relate so much.
He stated that Steven isn’t just an ordinary man but a hero for the children. He is their Hero! He is their best friend, the perfect mentor, a guide, and a constant in their lives. The kids aim to make him stand tall with pride by achieving milestones to honour the role he played in their lives.
Jordan also said:
‘He didn’t stop being our hero the day our adoption papers were signed. He is still here and he always will be.’
