Being both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, Allison Olson has a unique perspective on the topic of adoption. Her goal is to build confidence and self-esteem in young adoptees by changing the adoption narrative from the “lucky" child to the “loved" child. Allison lives in Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and their cat named Howie Meowie.
Her award winning book Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Stor
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