“[Adoption] is life changing. As a whole the transition to becoming a parent through birth or adoption are not that different because ultimately at the end of the day you still become a parent. Seeing the world different because you're thinking of your children and protecting your children or rediscovering the world through your child's eyes is the same. ”
Adoption
Here Lee talks about his life experiences and the impact of adoption on his life. Lee describes the adoption process and the surrounding struggles and difficulties that come with adoption. He also talks a little about how others can help someone who is going through the adoption process.
Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents. Legal adoptions permanently transfer all rights and responsibilities, along with filiation, from the biological parents to the adoptive parents.
Here are some useful links to learn more about adoption:
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/same-sex-couples-free-adopt-adoption-and-children-act
https://www.gov.uk/child-adoption
https://www.oneadoption.co.uk/about-us/about-one-adoption-north-and-humber
