Teen Stories: The Ups and Downs of Adoption
Parenting Today's Teens
11/05/24
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Adoption is a beautiful thing. But as adopted kids grow older, it's natural that many of them begin to have big questions about their biological parents. In today's show, Mark and Courtney talk with two young ladies who share their personal stories of growing up as adopted children, exploring the emotional struggles, feelings of abandonment and family conflicts that have shaped their lives. They reflect on the complexities of forming relationships with their adoptive parents while grappling with the longing to connect with their biological roots. Don't miss this one!
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