10. Mackenzie: Falling Pregnant at 17: Why I Chose an Adoption Plan for My Daughter
About this episode
Mackenzie shares her experience of becoming pregnant at 17 and choosing adoption for her daughter, discussing the challenges and the adoption process.
In this episode, Shaosheen is joined by Mackenzie, who became pregnant at 17 and made the decision to make an adoption plan for her daughter. Mackenzie shares the story behind that decision, the challenges she faced as a young birth mother, and the importance of the language we use when talking about adoption. She also reflects on the adoption process itself and what it looks like to navigate an open adoption relationship five years later. This conversation offers an honest look at the comple...
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