A Birth Mom's Perspective on Child-Centered Openness with Kaira Dark

Open Adoption Project by Lanette & Shaun Nelson

Episode notes

Kaira Dark is a birth mom who placed her son for adoption about 20 years ago. The adoption began as semi-open, and became open later. Kaira shares about her struggles with the trauma she experienced and how her experiences and perceptions have shifted over time. We love hearing from birth moms and really enjoyed learning from Karia's experiences.

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