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Do you believe these 5 myths about adoption? (VIDEO)

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Sophia Swinford - published on 11/21/17

Changing these common misconceptions helps both children and their birth moms.

Do you know someone who was adopted? A friend, family member, or coworker? The majority of Americans do. And yet most people know less about adoption than they do about any other social issue.

Most of our information about adoption comes from films or TV shows that are rife with misconceptions. Brave Love, a movement dedicated to spreading appreciation for adoption and for birth moms, is looking to change that. In a recent video, it discussed five common misconceptions about adoption and what we should know about it instead …


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