Have you ever known anyone who was adopted?  Maybe you have but you didn’t know it.  In fact, maybe the person who was adopted didn’t know it either.  In this episode, we are taking a deep dive into the fallout of adoption.  On the one hand, the adoption process can be a beautiful way to build a Family.  On the other hand, it can leave the parties involved with a difficult set of issues to work through and we are so lucky to have Jean Kelly Widner, author, advocate and all-around lovely person to help us navigate this discussion.  If you have questions about what it means to be a part of the American adoption process, this episode is for you.

You can get Jean’s book here:  https://adoptionparadox.com/

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