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‘Adoption Has Been a Journey from Ignorance to Enlightenment’

By Emily Bernard — 2021

When I decided to adopt orphaned twins from Ethiopia, it felt like the most natural thing to do. But it raised many questions about motherhood and the bond we have with our children.

Read on www.theguardian.com

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