By Vogue — 2015
Pregnant and in college, Amy Seek chose to give up her son in an “open” adoption. She describes the joys and challenges of staying in his life—part-time.
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CLEAR ALL
Putting all your eggs in one basket by focusing on the super star in your family isn’t healthy for anyone. Find the time to support each member of the family. They’ll all shine.
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