That's profound because I think family is a choice at the end of the day, even when you're biological. At the end of the day, you're going to choose either to stay together and look out for each other or not. Some don't.
This is very helpful.
Ms. McLeod, in your research with older children coming into adoptive situations, where there are going to be more issues of trust, what recommendations do you make to ensure that the attachment bond provides the confidence that's required, so they can grow in a loving environment?