Rachel and Simon Jay - Complex Families (N297)
Nomad Podcast24 Mai 2023

Rachel and Simon Jay - Complex Families (N297)

Over the last 20 years Rachel and Simon Jay have been parents to many children through fostering and adoption as well as raising their own biological children. In this conversational episode, we listen in as they reflect on their experiences, discuss what they've learnt, and explore the expectations, challenges and delights of being family.

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