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In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, Mike shares his profound journey through adoption, reflecting on his experiences as an adoptee and later as an adoptive parent. He discusses the emotional complexities of his early life, the challenges of parenting adopted children, and the societal perceptions surrounding adoption. Through heartfelt anecdotes, Mike emphasizes the importance of love, responsibility, and the unique bond formed in adoptive families, while also advocating for better legal rights for adoptive parents. 

In this episode, Mike Bradley shares his personal adoption story, discussing the dynamics of open and closed adoptions, the feelings of abandonment that can accompany adoption, and the life lessons he has learned through his experiences. The conversation emphasizes the importance of transparency in adoption and the deep connections formed within adoptive families. Mike also reflects on the responsibilities of adoptive parents and the unique challenges they face, while advocating for a respectful understanding of human life in the context of adoption.