Max and his husband adopted their son just over a year ago. Max was concerned about the assessment process because he has a trans history and has anxiety. Luckily, they had an awesome social worker who made things as easy as possible. Max talks about the joys (and tiredness!) of parenting.
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97 - Without the New Family Social Summer Camp we wouldn't have our son!
Adam and Oliver were struggling with family finding when they came to the NFS summer camp. The people they met gave them the strength to continue and their son came home weeks later. They talk about the highs and lows, including how they've dealt with their son initially bonding more with Oliver than with Adam. They even tell us all about their "Jar Fairy" who magically sends messages to the people their son misses.
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96 - We wanted one baby, we brought home two toddlers!
Brian and Kevin knew they wanted to adopt. They imagined themselves with one new born baby, but as their assessment progressed, they realised they wanted siblings. With a few months, they had a two-year-old and a one-year-old.
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95 - How we prepared for transracial adoption.
Lee and John adopted their son three years ago when he was two. They talk about preparing for transracial adoption; the things they got right and the mistakes they made. They also talk about how the first six weeks were difficult but overall their journey has been joyful.
Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race (Book) by Reni Eddo-Lodge Buy from Waterstones
White Fragility (Book) by Robin DiAngelo Buy from Waterstones
Colin in Black and White (Netflix) Watch on Netflix (account required)
The Cultural Iceberg - https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Edward-T-Halls-Cultural-Iceberg_fig2_361162662
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94 - My husband left me and our three kids
Karl and his husband went through the adoption assessment process together but, within six months of their three children arriving and before the adoption order had been made, Karl's husband left and moved abroad. Karl had to decide whether to continue as a lone parent or end the placement. He talks about how he coped in the early days and how his ADHD gave him the strength and skills to carry on.
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