Hard. This is the one word that comes to mind for Olympic athlete Kenny Bednarek when he reflects on his life—a life that was made possible because of foster care adoption. In Oklahoma, they placed Kenny in foster care after he experienced abuse and neglect. After months of moving in and out of foster homes, he felt afraid of where he might end up. Thankfully, Mary met Kenny and adopted him at age four, giving him the stability and love he so desperately needed.On February 24, Kenny Bednarek took to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle to share a heartfelt reflection on his journey. He wrote, “Adoption is a journey, not just a moment. We’ve been through a lot, but family is forever. Loved catching up with my sister last weekend.” Though Kenny grew up with the stability of a permanent, loving family, his early years in foster care left a lasting impact. As a child, he struggled with processing emotions and trusting those around him. The trauma of his past sometimes led him to act out in anger or frustration.Adoption is a journey, not just a moment. We’ve been through a lot, but family is forever. Loved catching up with my sister last weekend. pic.twitter.com/MKraIX1W3Y— Kung Fu Kenny (@kenny_bednarek) February 25, 2025The story is developing…The post Adopted at 4, 2x Olympic Medalist Kenny Bednarek Makes Honest Confession: “Been Through a Lot” appeared first on EssentiallySports.