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February 19, 2025 68 mins
In this episode of Unspeakable, Kelly Jennings interviews Baron Li, who shares his harrowing life story, including his experiences in the foster care system, the challenges of parenting a medically fragile child, and the unraveling of his marriage. Baron  Baron also shares his harrowing experience of surviving a shooting, the emotional aftermath, and his journey towards healing and advocacy.

Timestamps
02:23 Baron's Early Life and Foster Care Experience
06:01 Meeting His Ex-Wife and Family Dynamics
09:02 Pregnancy Challenges and Birth Decisions
11:22 Eric's Health Crisis and Medical Malpractice
16:55 Struggles of Parenting a Medically Fragile Child
20:00 The Unraveling of the Marriage
44:58 Navigating the Legal System for Custody
46:21 Seeking Legal Support for Justice
47:14 Reflections on the Day of the Incident
49:36 Survival Instincts During the Attack
 59:10 Advocacy for Foster Care and Youth Empowerment 

Baron Li on Linktree https://linktr.ee/baronbli

More information on Route 21 can be found here: https://www.rte21.org

Keywords
Baron Li, foster care, parenting, medical malpractice, family dynamics, mental health, divorce, child health, personal story, resilience, custody battle, child support, parental rights, family court, Munchausen syndrome, protective order, legal struggles, fatherhood, child welfare, family law, Baron Li, Kelly Jennings, gun violence, foster care, youth empowerment, legal support, survival story, compassion, advocacy, community support
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