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Nov 2024
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89: The Disturbing World Of Youtube Fami...

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The Stauffer family was accused of adopting a boy from China for social media clout, only to abandon him when it got too hard. What's the real story behind their decision, and what does that say about other families that put their children all over youtube? TW: Child Abuse, Child Neglect Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/youtubefamil ... Show More
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