Today we chat with Leah Sutterlin, an adoptee, adoptive mom, and adoption advocate, about being an adoptee. Leah shares how early separation affected her later relationships and attachment style and discusses the identity struggles she experienced growing up. She also explains how her parents’ supportive approach allowed her to openly process grief and embrace her adoption story. Listen in to gain insight to support adoptees in your life!

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• An Adoptee’s Perspective: What’s It’s Like to Be Adopted & How to Help
  
  
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Guest Bio:

Leah Sutterlin has worked for several organizations in the adoption and foster care space, including the National Council For Adoption and the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO). She is an adult adoptee currently residing in Sunnyvale, California, who tries to raise awareness about the value adoption can bring to families.

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