The Cross, Glory & Salvation: Adoption with Jess Echeverry

This episode discusses mature topics surrounding mental health
and includes a mention of suicidal ideation. If you are in
crisis, please call, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
988, or text or chat with the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to
741741.

In this episode of 'Hope Stories,' the focus is on the complex
and deeply spiritual reality of adoption. Guest Jess Echeverry
shares her profound personal experiences with adoption,
homelessness, and trauma. Through her testimony, Jess reveals the
deep pain and eventual redemption found in her journey,
emphasizing the importance of embracing both suffering and
resurrection in the context of adoption. Additionally, Jess
discusses mental health realities, including postpartum
depression, identity struggles, and the need for developmental
awareness in adoptive families. This episode is a compelling
exploration of the intertwining of personal suffering, spiritual
growth, and the redemptive love of Christ.

This episode is placed into the care of St. Mbaaga Tuzinde,
patron saint of victims of human trafficking abuse. St. Mbaaga
Tuzinde, pray for us! 

Links: 


Saint Mbaaga Tuzinde 

Jess Echevery Website 

Jess Echevery's Non-Profit (Supporting Families and those
Experiencing with Homelessness)

Resources for Adoption from Psychology Today 

Anxiety and Depression Association of America

National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, USCCB Introductory
Statements

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 1-800-273-TALK
(8255) or text "HELLO" to 741741
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Crisis Text Line (USA): Text "HELLO" to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/



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