Reading Between the Lines of Motherhood: Infertility & Adoption with Kim Patton

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 adoptionAdopting two sisters and navigating open adoptionBuilding a relationship with a birth motherThe joys and challenges of adoptive parentingHow books and storytelling bring healing and connectionEncouragement for foster and adoptive parentsEmbracing the passions that bring purpose and hopeConnect with Kim:Book Therapy with Kim PattonOn Instagram and FacebookFind her authored books and more resources on her website!Bonus Resource:Thriftbooks (you can thank me later)⭐️ If You Loved This EpisodeShare it with a friend, leave a review, or send it to a mom who might need encouragement today.____________________Want to be a guest on The Motherhood Experience? Send Val Kleppen a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1758742098661627c9cc46f40