Have you experienced a lot of change in your life since entering the world of foster care and/or adoption? There is beauty in this journey, but parents are often surprised by the sense of loss. The changes may be so great that the life you once lived seems to have disappeared. In this episode, we talk honestly about grief surrounding foster care and adoption through the lens of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief, plus an additional sixth stage. Links Relevant to this episode: 5 Stage of Grief Episode 20: The Bitter and Sweet of Foster Care Reunification with Jamie Finn Episode 31: 7 Ways for Parents to Relieve a Stressed-Out Brain How to join 30 Days of Hope in April * Order Faith, Hope, & Connection: A 30-Day Devotional for Adoptive and Foster Parents.  * Join The Adoption Connection Facebook Group. This post includes affiliate links.