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Voice For Life PulseAuthor: Voice For Life
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Chosen To Love - A Story of Adoption and Hope
Wednesday, 10 June, 2026
In this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we share the powerful story behind one of New Zealand’s most overlooked options—adoption. Charlie’s life began in circumstances many would consider impossible. Conceived in violence and born with a life-threatening heart condition, he was given little chance of survival. Yet today, he is thriving—because one mother chose life, and another family chose to say yes. Through this deeply personal conversation, we explore the reality of open adoption in New Zealand, the emotional cost and beauty of fostering, and why adoption remains a rarely presented option despite its life-changing impact. This episode challenges some of the underlying assumptions in today’s culture—particularly the belief that suffering should be avoided at all costs. As Charlie’s adoptive mother reflects, “there are precious jewels to be found in the deep mines of suffering.” At its heart, this is a story of courage, loss, healing, and hope—and a compelling reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, good can emerge. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate Chapters (00:00:00) - Charlie's story of adoption in New Zealand(00:05:20) - Why did you start fostering and adopting?(00:08:06) - Charlie's adoption from New Zealand(00:09:42) - Open Adoption in New Zealand(00:13:30) - The process of adoption in New Zealand(00:15:19) - Charlie the Adoption Baby(00:18:21) - The Pulse
