93: This is Why I Didn't "Just Adopt"

Awakening Worth in Childless Women

English - January 23, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB
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Embarking on the path of adoption or deciding against it—either one is a journey laden with emotion and complexity. Today, I open my heart to you in a candid narrative of my own experiences with the profound choice of not adopting.

We'll cover the unpredictable adoption landscape, unpack societal expectations, and contemplate the often-overlooked emotional and logistical hurdles that can steer one away from this life-altering decision.

Listen to this episode and also discover:

How I answer the question, "why not just adopt?"How shame and self-worth show up during the route to and away from adoptionWhat to do if you're stuck in the decision

If you're struggling with the tangle of societal expectations, judgment, fears and your own true desires that keep people from making a decision, DM me "ep 93" on Instagram and I'll guide you through it.

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