The Adoption Door
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My name is Andres, and as an adoptee, I created The Adoption Door to help people understand the experience a little bit more. I am building a community around this concept because people have a lot of questions and answers regarding this topic, and I hope to share other people's stories with anyone who wants to hear what they have to say. Because this topic has so many facets, there is a..
The Adoption Door
7M ago
In this episode we hear people's stories as they relate to their view about Open Adoption. What is Open Adoption anyway, and why should I care? There is a lot to be said (both for and against) Open Adoption.  ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
In this episode we take a look at three stories about those who have thought about adoption and took the plunge. We'll hear why they made the decision they did ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
In this episode, we look at the sometimes daunting task of when to tell a child that he or she is adopted ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
In this episode four people discover not only who they are, where they come from, but also their true potential.  ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
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Faith, Hope and Forgiveness
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SEASON: 2
EPISODE: 15
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In this episode we hear stories about two people who perhaps had their hopes let down by a touch of reality. Meeting your biological family isn't all that it's cracked up to be.  ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
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Faith, Hope and Forgiveness
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ANDRES B
SEASON: 2
EPISODE: 15
Description
In this episode we hear stories about two people who perhaps had their hopes let down by a touch of reality. Meeting your biological family isn't all that it's cracked up to be.  ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
In this episode:
1. Anonymous and her husband share their story of the struggles they faced when adopting a child who already brought trauma to the table (adoptee's name has been changed).
2. Amanda talks about giving up her daughter but has an "open adoption" agreement with the new parents.
3. When James discovers he's adopted, he's determined to discover where he's from, and more about his roots. He's even kind enough to share a little bit about his experiences regarding the process ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
1. Michelle shares her story
2. Joseph had always wanted to be a parent, but he was single. Now what?
3. Elizabeth shares her insight about what it's like to work at an adoption agency ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
1. Meghan comes back from a tragic loss.
2. Michael and Sarah find out how grueling the adoption process can be
3. Kate and Ben adopt 3 children
4. Eric has humble beginnings, but never looses sight of where he came from
5. Helen is rescued from dangerous and almost a deadly start to life ..read more
The Adoption Door
8M ago
In this episode, Lisa, Mark, and TK share their stories about their experiences with adoption. Lisa and her husband James adopt a child from a different part of the globe. Mark experiences tragedy, but find solace in connecting with his past, and TK shares her beginnings and her longing to be her own person and find her roots.  ..read more