Jennifer interviews Angel Flores about his emotional five-year journey to legally adopt his younger brother Henry after years of family addiction and instability.
Angel shares the practical steps, court battles with a great-grandmother and the child welfare system, the struggles with social workers and the birth mother, and the toll the process took on his life.
The episode culminates with the adoption finalization in 2023, reflections on resilience, and advice for anyone considering family adoption.
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