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Adoption: A Test of Endurance & of Faith with Christine Siddens

51 min · 5. maj 2026
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From the time she was a child, Christine knew she wanted to adopt. As strongly as she felt about adoption, there was no way for her to know or predict what it would mean for her family, or for her motherhood journey. From loss, to estrangement, to disruption, to success, Christine has experienced a little bit of everything. About Our Guest: Christine Siddens Christine started podcasting to create a space where other moms could share their struggles, tears, and triumphs. Sound familiar? :) As the host of the One Tough Momma Podcast, Christine not only shares her own journey of loss, adoption, and revelations, but invites other mothers to share what they've learned and lived through as well. This was born from Christine's realization that sometimes, the best way to heal is often just to share. Find Christine's podcast wherever you stream, or follow her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onetoughmomma ____________________ Want to be a guest on The Motherhood Experience? Send Val Kleppen a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1758742098661627c9cc46f40

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