Adoption Reconnection, Heartbreaks and Joys

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Lorraine Dusky, USA and Kathy McMahon, Ireland
speak with Fintan Dunne about the heartbreaks
and joys of adoption and reconnection.

SEE ALSO
First Mothers Forum - Lorraine
Irish First Mothers Group - Kathy

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