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Adoption, Fostering & Tea: The New Family Social PodcastAuthor: New Family Social
Adoption and fostering chat with people whove done it, from the UKs LGBTQ adoption and fostering charity, New Family Social. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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114 - Having Complex PTSD helps me support my adopted kids.
Episode 113
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
Seren is an asexual, single adopter. She has Complex PTSD due to her abusive childhood. After years of mental health problems, she reached the end of her NHS therapy and tried to take her own life. She was able to access more therapy which is how she realised what happiness could feel like and how she knew she wanted to adopt. Initially, her agency didn't think she was ready but she wasn't deterred and eventually began the journey which led her to adopter a brother and sister. She talks about how parenting her children has made her "the happiest and most fulfilled I've ever been" and how she manages triggers and challenges. If you need someone to talk to, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit their webpage Samaritans
