family counseling after adoption

https://thesupportadopteesway.valoradigest.com/posts/why-support-for-adoptees-goes-beyond-good-intentions

When our family finally adopted 8-year-old Maya, we thought the hard part was over. But those first few months felt like walking on eggshells. Our counselor helped us understand that her silent stares weren't rejection—they were fear. We learned to give her space to grieve her old life while building trust for our new one.