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Dealing with the Emotional Roller Coaster of Trying to Adopt - Weekend Wisdom
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption, Foster & Kinship Care
Dealing with the Emotional Roller Coaster of Trying to Adopt - Weekend Wisdom
Jan 17, 2026
Season 20
Episode 5
Creating a Family
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Question: An aspect of adopting that we didn’t hear about was how your mental health is challenged throughout the process. It’s a roller coaster of emotions, and this isn’t discussed as often as organic issues such as drug or alcohol use.
Resources:
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- Adoption Process & Important Considerations
- Self-Care for Parents and Caregivers
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