<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1758160/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this conversation, Sherrie Eldridge interviews Virginia Wells, an adoptive mom and author, about her experiences and insights. They discuss the challenges of adoptive parenting, the importance of preparation and realistic expectations, and the power of prayer. Virginia shares her own journey as an adoptive mom and offers advice for prospective adoptive parents. She also talks about her upcoming book, which covers topics such as grief, identity, and self-care in the context of adoption. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for support, understanding, and a compassionate approach to adoption.All Rights Reserved. @sherrieeldridge

Send us a text In this conversation, Sherrie Eldridge interviews Virginia Wells, an adoptive mom and author, about her experiences and insights. They discuss the challenges of adoptive parenting, the importance of preparation and realistic expectations, and the power of prayer. Virginia shares her own journey as an adoptive mom and offers advice for prospective adoptive parents. She also talks about her upcoming book, which covers topics such as grief, identity, and self-care in the context of adoption. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for support, understanding, and a compassionate approach to adoption. All Rights Reserved. @sherrieeldridge

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1758160/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>In this conversation, Sherrie Eldridge interviews Virginia Wells, an adoptive mom and author, about her experiences and insights. They discuss the challenges of adoptive parenting, the importance of preparation and realistic expectations, and the power of prayer. Virginia shares her own journey as an adoptive mom and offers advice for prospective adoptive parents. She also talks about her upcoming book, which covers topics such as grief, identity, and self-care in the context of adoption. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for support, understanding, and a compassionate approach to adoption.All Rights Reserved. @sherrieeldridge

Virginia Wells: Addressing Grief and Loss in Adoption

<div>Adoptive parents are more than aware that their child has suffered great loss in relinquishment, and they long to create a haven of love for their child. However, many times, the adopted child pushes love away. This can be because of RAD and the trauma that keeps hijacking the child’s brain. Some children don’t exhibit pushback behavior until their teen years or when they are searching for their biological roots.&nbsp; Adoptive parents must prepare themselves for this possibility by hearing the stories of other parents.&nbsp; They will realize: 1. They are not alone.&nbsp; 2. The pushback isn’t proof of ineffective parenting. 3. Their child can heal. </div><div>Stay tuned for upcoming podcasts and updates about my upcoming book.&nbsp;</div>

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Adoptive parents are more than aware that their child has suffered great loss in relinquishment, and they long to create a haven of love for their child. However, many times, the adopted child pushes love away. This can be because of RAD and the trauma that keeps hijacking the child’s brain. Some children don’t exhibit pushback behavior until their teen years or when they are searching for their biological roots.  Adoptive parents must prepare themselves for this possibility by hearing the stories of other parents.  They will realize: 1. They are not alone.  2. The pushback isn’t proof of ineffective parenting. 3. Their child can heal. Stay tuned for upcoming podcasts and updates about my upcoming book. 

Adoptive parents are more than aware that their child has suffered great loss in relinquishment, and they long to create a haven of love for their child. However, many times, the adopted child pushes love away. This can be because of RAD and the trauma that keeps hijacking the child’s brain. Some children don’t exhibit pushback behavior until their teen years or when they are searching for their biological roots.&nbsp; Adoptive parents must prepare themselves for this possibility by hearing the stories of other parents.&nbsp; They will realize: 1. They are not alone.&nbsp; 2. The pushback isn’t proof of ineffective parenting. 3. Their child can heal. Stay tuned for upcoming podcasts and updates about my upcoming book.&nbsp;

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