Love and Connection: A Brave Conversation on Adoption, Family Trauma, and Healing
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How do we find the courage to share our most vulnerable experiences and make the right decisions for our loved ones? Join us for a heart-wrenching conversation with Ashliegh and her biological mother, Olivia, as they bravely discuss Ashliegh's  adoption story and the impact of family trauma. Listen in as we learn about Olivia's experience of physical abuse during her pregnancy with Ashliegh and how she made the difficult decision to put her daughter up for adoption to protect her from potential hardship.Growing up with a loving adoptive family, Ashliegh always felt the support from her adoptive mother, Rhaedin, and from Olivia, who never shied away from discussing the truth of her adoption. As they navigate their newfound connection, Ashliegh and Olivia explore the complex emotions that come with reunification and the importance of transparency and open communication within both adoptive and biological families. Witness the resilience and love that can be found in family, regardless of blood ties, and the significance of supporting one another through life's challenges.In this powerful episode, we also delve into the traumatic impact that the Troubled Teen Industry had on Ashley and her family, and the healing journey they now face. Ashliegh and Olivia's story serves as a testament to the strength of love and connection, offering hope and inspiration to those who have gone through similar experiences. So grab a tissue, and prepare to be moved by this emotional and inspiring conversation about adoption, family, and the power of love and connection.

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