Season 3 Episode 65: Pregnant at 16 years old, Leah found herself in a place of total confusion, panic and sadness. She was frustrated with her boyfriend and not sure what to do.
Fast forward 20 years later; Leah has a powerful story of placing her daughter for adoption, as well as going on to parent five beautiful kids with her husband.
Leah and Kim talk about therapy, self-blaming and shame versus grace and freedom, and enjoying moment of joy in the midst of hardship.
(This episode is not sponsored by Chick-fil-A but it basically is, they just don't know it yet)...
Leah's Website: https://www.leahoutten.com/
What is EMDR Therapy?: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/
Leah Outten's previous Book Therapy podcast episode #43: Episode 43: Give Yourself Permission to Grieve
Leah's Resources for Adoptive families: https://www.leahoutten.com/services
~
Get to know the host:
Kim Patton's book- Nothing Wasted: Struggling Well through Difficult Seasonsis for those struggling through hard times. View the book in paperback, ebook, and audiobook: Books | Mysite (kimpatton.com)
Dear Foster Mama letter on Substack
Enter email address on Substack for free sample chapters:Author Kim Patton | Substack
Check it out at your local library using the Hoopla app!
Website: www.kimpatton.com
Substack: Author Kim Patton | Substack
Latest Stories on Her View from Home
YouTube Channel- listen to Book Therapy episodes here, too.
Stay in Touch with Author Kim Patton and get your first freebie!
Goodreads