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Adoption in Focus - Gail’s Story: Parenting Through Trauma and Finding Connection

Adoption in Focus - Gail’s Story: Parenting Through Trauma and Finding Connection

Update: 2025-11-12

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This episode offers a heartfelt look at parenting through trauma, neurodiversity and adoption. Our guest, Gail shares her family's journey from the challenges that surfaced with the arrival of a new sibling to the healing and connection that followed.

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Adoption in Focus - Gail’s Story: Parenting Through Trauma and Finding Connection

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