"Adoption and Invisible Disabilities: Amy's Journey"
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Co-Host Amy J. Brown shares her life and adoption journey in reference to Take Heart hosts’ newly released book, “The Other Side of Special.” She addresses the struggles and challenges that come with being a mother dealing with the invisible disabilities of their children. She shares her journey of adopting children, including one with fetal alcohol syndrome, which led to many emotional and mental difficulties. She shares candidly in the book about her experiences in hopes that it helps other mothers with similar struggles to know that they are not alone and are valued by God.
Ep. 128; May 16, 2023
Key Moments:
[2:06] Amy’s struggle with infertility and adoption decisions
[6:42] Feelings of loneliness
[7:54] When the family doesn’t want to understand
[8:56] Sharing the journey
[9:25] You are not alone in this journey
Resources:
The Other Side of Special
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