Special Needs Adoption: Season Shares About Adoption After Finalization [S8E16]

Special Needs Adoption: Season Shares About Adoption After Finalization [S8E16]

You may not have intended to adopt a child with special needs, or perhaps you did. Regardless of how you arrived at this point, you find yourself searching for answers online and scheduling doctor appointments in hopes of finding the right path for your child. If this resonates with you, this episode is so important. Adoption is a journey, and often, challenges arise after finalization. April and Season, both experienced adoptive moms, understand this reality. The perfect story may face hurdles, but it can still be incredibly beautiful. Season Cowdrey is a returning guest on ADOPTION NOW. She shared her story in 2017, and she is back to share her post-adoption story. In this new ADOPTION NOW segment called “Real Moms - Real Adoption,” April and Jordan sit down with Season to discuss the realities of adoption. Season wants parents to know that there are resources available to help adoptive families with special needs. While Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are helpful for school, there is also support available for home life. Finding the right diagnosis (and sometimes medications) can be challenging and may feel like a battle, but it is a fight worth having. Sometimes, the hardest step is coming to terms with the reality that entering the world of adoption often also means stepping into the world of special needs. To hear Season’s full adoption story, check out her episode here!

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Steve and Kristen's Story [S1E25]

Steve and Kristen's Story [S1E25]

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Brandi Lea's Story [S1E24]

Brandi Lea's Story [S1E24]

Brandi Lea adopted her son from Liberia, she cares for 8 children in Uganda and has 2 biological kids! She encourages mothers to be honest and real. If we can be ourselves and choose healing in our lives, then we can help our children heal.

9 Nov 201645min

Othello and Joy's Story [S1E23]

Othello and Joy's Story [S1E23]

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David and Natalie's Story [S1E22]

David and Natalie's Story [S1E22]

David and Natalie have adopted two children from the Ukraine and their journey is amazing. They brought home a son with special needs and watched him overcome. Their daughter came home malnourished, and they helped her gain weight quickly! Natalie shares about how she helped the kids attach and heal. She also talks about how she dealt with "Adoption Postpartum Depression" after she returned home from traveling.

26 Okt 201645min

Nathan and Shannon's Story [S1E22]

Nathan and Shannon's Story [S1E22]

Nathan and Shannon's Story by April Fallon

19 Okt 201644min

Sarah Wenger's Story [S1E20]

Sarah Wenger's Story [S1E20]

Sarah Wenger was adopted at 4 months old. She is filled with grace, love and truth about her journey through life. She speaks on growing up in a diverse family and what her parents did that helped her feel safe and connected.

11 Okt 201645min

Nicole and Ryan's Story [S1E19]

Nicole and Ryan's Story [S1E19]

The road to bring this family together was not easy. After suffering loss several times, they chose adoption, only to wait two years for a Ugandan baby that never came home. When the country closed the couple grieved another loss. Hear their adoption story and how God brought them a son!

5 Okt 201642min

Brittany's Story [S1E18]

Brittany's Story [S1E18]

10 years ago, Brittany chose adoption. She talks about giving up her daughter and how difficult that decision was. Do not miss this birthmother's story!!

28 Sep 201641min

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