S14 EP9 | Eddie and Aurelio discuss their journey of adopting in the UK and becoming parents to twin toddlers during the pandemic. They emphasize the need for a support network and resources during the adoption process, and how the COVID-19 pandemic added both challenges and opportunities for bonding with their children. They now provide representation and support for other same-sex couples and adoptive parents through their popular social media platforms.

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🏳️‍🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈

• Eddie and Aurelio, also known as @fortunatedads, are adoptive parents who share their journey of adopting twin boys on their social media platforms. They provide representation and support for other same-sex couples and adoptive parents.

🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈

• Adoption involves extensive paperwork, interviews, and assessments, making it a complex and emotional process.
• The adoption system has a high number of children in need of loving families.
• Having a support network and resources in place is crucial during the adoption process.
• The COVID-19 pandemic presented additional challenges, but also provided an opportunity for bonding and quality time with the children.

🏳️‍🌈Quotes:🏳️‍🌈

• "We wanted to be a family and adoption felt like the right path for us." -             Eddie and Aurelio
• "There is no feeling like it. You just feel whole." - Eddie
• "Representation matters. It's important for our children to see other same-sex couples and know that it's normal." - Aurelio

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