When They Were Young: Amplifying Voices of Adoptees

Ep. 14 (Part 1) Lionel Boisvert: Adoptee Interview! A White Father & Black Son Discuss Adoption


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Part of Adoptive parent conversation series! 

In this compelling conversation a white father and black son discuss growing up in South Carolina in an all white community, their support systems and what prompted the father to adopt as a single parent. 

GUEST: Lionel Boisvert (Adoptee) & Richard Boisvert (Father)

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When They Were Young: Amplifying Voices of AdopteesBy Lanise Antoine Shelley

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