In this episode, Trauma and Mental Health Report writer Shontae Cameron sits down with JaeRan Kim, Ph.D., an associate professor at the University of Washington, Tacoma, in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice. As a writer, blogger, and scholar, Dr. Kim’s work focuses on adoption, foster care, and child welfare. Together, we explore ambiguous loss—a form of disenfranchised grief that deeply affects individuals with adoption and foster-care experiences. From the emotional complexities of non-death losses to their lasting psychological impact, Dr. Kim shares her expertise, insights, and personal experience in this compelling discussion.