From Foster Care to Family: A Foster/Adoptive Mom's Perspective

In this episode, host Tiffany Jothen interviews Susie Taylor, the adoptive mother of Jess Vestal, who gained fame on the reality show Love is Blind.

"I had to learn to take a back seat."

Susie shares her journey from being a single mother to becoming a foster parent and ultimately adopting Jess. The conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of fostering a teenager, the bond that developed between Susie and Jess, and the impact of their relationship on both their lives. Susie also discusses her involvement in the foster care system and offers advice for those considering becoming foster parents.

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