In Part 1, of a two part series, we interview Jared Saretell, a mental health professional who has been working with adolescents and families dealing with disruption because of issues often around adoption. Jared shares several examples from his work, and helps the listener understand how best to approach these topics.

If you are adopted, or an adoptive parent, or close to an adoption, you will find the topics discussed to be very valuable. 

Some of the questions asked include:

• In your experience, is it important for a child to know they are adopted? 
• How early should you let them know? 
• How should you have conversations about this. What is the framework? 
• What can be the pitfalls of telling or not telling.?
• How discuss this topic when the adoptee is an adult?

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Special thank so to Kevin Macleod for use of his music. You can check him out at: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4995-odyssey/