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Adoption Shared

Adoption Shared is produced by We Are Family adoption support community in partnership with Adopt London. Adoption Shared explores stories which inform, support and amplify the adopter voice and community. In each episode, our host Eddie Elliott meets adopters and professionals who share their insight and experiences of the adoption journey from a variety of different perspectives. You can join We Are Family for FREE at www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk.*Please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of our guest speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of We Are Family or Adopt London.

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Season 6: Understanding Adoption Through Stories – How Narratives Shape Parenting

June 05, 2026 • We Are Family • Season 6 • Episode 6

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Stories can help adoptive parents see adoption from a different perspective. Whether through memoirs, books, articles or personal accounts, they can open up new ways of understanding a child’s experiences and create opportunities for more thoughtful conversations at home.

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Lisa Mainwaring, a journalist, writer, communications professional and adoptive mum of two boys.

Together, they discuss the value of reading different lived experiences and how stories can help parents approach conversations about adoption with greater curiosity and empathy.

This episode offers practical insight for parents who want to learn from the experiences of others and use stories as a starting point for more open conversations about adoption.

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Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared
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Email us hello@wearefamilyadoption.org.uk

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We prioritise the privacy of guests and their children. All identifying information has been changed or removed. We provide guidance to all guests about how and whether details of their adoption journey and their children’s stories are shared.