Why Adoption Stories Matter More Than Statistics

International adoptions have collapsed from 21,000 to just 1,200 per year. Over 100,000 children in foster care are waiting for families right now. In this inaugural episode, co-hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam expose the harsh realities behind these numbers. Donna has facilitated thousands of adoptions over 26 years and raised three adopted sons, while Nathan founded adoption.com and ran it for decades. Together, they tackle the issues that others avoid discussing - the devastating impact of policy changes, why professionals refuse controversial topics, and the heartbreaking reality of children who simply need families. You'll hear about birth mothers who place children out of pure love, adoptive families navigating complex emotions, and the urgent need for authentic conversations in the adoption community. This episode sets the stage for unfiltered discussions that will change how you think about adoption forever.