The Moth

Family Roots

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A woman finds an unexpected new family when she adopts a son

Tags Gratitude Spouse Immigration Parenthood Chosen family Family Religion Children Ethnicity Human rights Grateful Moving Inspiring Uplifting Hopeful Optimistic Thought-provoking Tender Suspenseful Serious

Storyteller

Jillian Lauren

Featured on

Family, Friendship, and Mother Nature

Recorded Date

November 8, 2013

“They were just holding these babies like they were made of glass.”

Photo by Sarah Stacke
Jillian Lauren

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