You're listening to an IHeart podcast.

We asked parents who adopted teens to share their journey.

We just kind of knew from the beginning that we were family.

They showcased a sense of love that I never had before.

I mean, he's not only my parent.

Like, he's like my best friend.

At the end of the day, it's all been worth it. I wouldn't

change thing about our lives. Learn about adopting a teen from foster care. Visit adoptuskids.org

to learn more. Brought to you by AdopU.S. Kids, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

and the Ad Council. Hey, I'm Dr. Maya Shunker.

I host a podcast called A Slight Change of Plans that combines behavioral science and storytelling to help us navigate the big changes in our lives.

I get so choked up because I feel like your show and the conversations are what the

world needs, encouraging, empowering counter programming that acts

like a lighthouse when the world feels dark.

Listen to a slight change of plans on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you

get your podcasts.

Being able to say, I feel like crying, so I will cry.

Today, I'm a little depressed.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and deeply well is a sanctuary for your healing.

I'm Debbie Brown, healer, well-being expert, teacher, and fellow seeker.

And each week, we explore what it means to become whole

through soul-expanding conversations and practices. Today, wow, I feel really powerful and

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