Many say that a mother feels like she is a parent the minute the child is in her womb. People also say that men don’t feel like a parent easily. That’s when I stop and wonder – what happens when you are adopting a child? Can only a woman take care of a child, and a man can never replace the role? These are the many unanswered questions – but you’ll be surprised how many people shatter the glass ceiling and show you otherwise.
Earlier this year we spoke with Kavita, Veda’s mom on how she adopted a child with Down Syndrome, and she told her husband her intentions before she married him.
Today, on Raising Parents, a parenting podcast on Jio Saavn hosted by Mansi Zaveri, we speak to Aditya Tiwari – “The Best Mom Of The Year”, the man who adopted a child with Down Syndrome when he was only 27 years old before he got married. In this conversation, you will know:
- The struggles for a single dad when he was adopting
- How many years later, and petitions later did he get custody of his son, Avinash
- Societal Stigma
- And more…
Listen to this heartfelt episode, and spread awareness!
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Where can you listen to the show: Jio Saavn
When: A new episode every week at 12 Noon.