After struggling with infertility and unanswered questions, Kim Patton and her husband found themselves on an unexpected path to motherhood through adoption.
In this episode, Kim shares the stark realities of infertility, the journey of adopting two sisters, and what it looks like to build a healthy open adoption relationship with their daughters’ birth mother.
As the host of Book Therapy with Kim Patton, Kim now encourages foster and adoptive families through honest conversations, hope-filled stories, and a deep love of books. Together, we discuss the healing power of reading, why embracing our passions matters, and how purpose can emerge from seasons that once felt full of grief and uncertainty.
This conversation is full of wisdom, encouragement, and hope for anyone walking through infertility, adoption, foster care, or the unexpected turns of motherhood.
In This Episode:
Kim’s infertility journey and transition into adoption
Adopting two sisters and navigating open adoption
Building a relationship with a birth mother
The joys and challenges of adoptive parenting
How books and storytelling bring healing and connection
Encouragement for foster and adoptive parents
Embracing the passions that bring purpose and hope
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