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Sisters Surviving (S1E6)

2022/11/10
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Liz and Erica recount their early experiences with their foster mother, Ursula, who adopted them at age five. They describe her as initially appearing normal but later exhibiting unique disciplinary methods and a busy household that made them feel like outsiders.

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As Andrea contemplates what the future looks like for survivors of Munchausen by Proxy, she gets an unexpected message from two young women who’ve lived it. After appearing with Marc Feldman on a podcast, Andrea hears from twin-sisters who survived MBP.

Liz and Erica Handt were taken from one terrifying situation to another when the foster mom who adopted them turns out to be abusive, telling the girls they had Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and dragging them from specialist to specialist. The twins' story is harrowing but ultimately hopeful as they're now thriving.


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The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s MBP Practice Guidelines can be downloaded here). 

For more about the Handt twins: https://lotusesinbloom.com/

Erica’s Instagram: Erica Blake (Handt) (@erica_a_blake) • Instagram photos and videos

Liz’s Instagram: Liz | Mental Health + Healing (@lizhandt) • Instagram photos and videos


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