Episode 29 - Season 4: Openness in Adoption - Before & Beyond Placement

from Adoption Diaries · host Annie Shibley & Caitlin Munsie

Openness is more than a concept - it's a posture of the heart. In this episode, Annie & Caitlin explore what healthy openness looks like both before and after placement. They talk through what it means to discuss openness during the waiting stage, how to prepare emotionally, and how to approach the topic with honesty and grace. Beyond placement, openness often shifts and grows. Annie & Caitlin share insights on navigating those changes with flexibility, respect, and empathy for everyone involved. Whether you're building a new relationship or learning to nuture an existing one, this episode offers gentle guidance for keeping connect at the center of adoption. If tuning in - real time - join us for our FREE webinar on December 11th, 2026! And if you are just wanting to learn more about who we are and what we do, head to our website for more info!

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