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Dec 2024
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Sexually Assaulted by my Adoption Father

Devorah Roloff
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Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at AuraFrames.com. Use code [INSANE] at checkout to save! Following the story of Elizabeth, who was adopted at the age of 19, she embarks on a new chapter in her life, discovering what it truly means to find a family. From the challenges of transitioning into adoption as an older teen to the joy of building new relationships, ... Show More
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