49. The grief work of adoption with Melissa Christian

Adoptive mom Melissa Christian and Host, Tara Hutton discuss "matrescence", a series of physical, mental and emotional changes that occur naturally for bio-moms. This developmental passage where a woman transitions through pre-conception, pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period, are vital for mother - child connection and the development of secure attachment. The absence of this natural progression proved to be unexpected challenge in Melissa's adoption journey. ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest podcast releases, useful resources and Wisdom From The Well Cards HERE: https://www.mamaswell.com/community​​...​ To download this week’s Wisdom from the Well Card, as well as the cards for all past and future episodes.. https://mamaswell.com/wftw-sign-up/​​​​​ Subscribe to Mamas Well YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC5B52aJ6...​... Subscribe and listen to Mamas Well on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​... Mamas Well on Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaswelll​​...​

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