After leaving the Jehovah’s Witness faith of her childhood, a woman redefines her life with her husband and child and becomes a loving foster parent for many, but as one of her foster children comes of age, the chaos threatens to unravel the entire family.

Today's guest requested to remain anonymous. But if you'd like to reach out to her, you can email at [email protected].

Producers: Whit Missildine, Sara Marinelli

Content/Trigger Warnings:  child endangerment, sexual assault and rape of a minor, drug use, explicit language

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