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

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