10. Mackenzie: Falling Pregnant at 17: Why I Chose an Adoption Plan for My Daughter

In this episode, Shaosheen is joined by Mackenzie, who became pregnant at 17 and made the decision to make an adoption plan for her daughter.Mackenzie shares the story behind that decision, the challenges she faced as a young birth mother, and the importance of the language we use when talking about adoption. She also reflects on the adoption process itself and what it looks like to navigate an open adoption relationship five years later.This conversation offers an honest look at the complexities of adoption from a birth mother’s perspective, highlighting the thought, care, and love that can go into making an adoption plan.