Tens of thousands of children
While adoption and studies show that being adopted is beneficial for children in vulnerable situations, like abuse or neglect.
Data also suggests that adopted children experience than their non-adopted counterparts, including being at increased risk of suicide.
We speak with two adult adoptees shedding light on the struggles of adoptee mental health. And we also explore the complicated feelings of mothers who place their children up for adoption.
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