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EPISODE #7 | Crystal’s Adoption Dreams are Shattered

Pronouns: She/Her

Crystal and her husband are thrilled to have found a baby to adopt. Though they have fully committed to this life-changing decision, the reality is that the choice is not theirs to make.

We arrive at the hospital the next day and are stopped at the door. They’ve decided.

Episode Notes:

This is Episode 7, Season 3 of The TMI Project Story Hour: Stories for Choice featuring Crystal Schachter. Crystal grew up locally and is glad to be back in the area near her family and participating in the community. She is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at SUNY Ulster Community College, a mother, crossword fanatic, cat herder, snack-enthusiast, member of the United Way of Ulster County Board of Trustees, and proud TMI Project Story Slam winner.

This episode was produced in partnership with Radio Kingston. It was written by Eva Tenuto and edited, produced, and mixed by Dacia Clay. Our theme song is “Secrets” by Edison Woods. Our Operations and Programs Manager is Blake Pfeil. Our Marketing and Digital Coordinator is Laura Marie Ruocco. Our Administrative Assistant is Elijah Jackson. Our graphic designer is Lauren Gill. Our workshop leaders are Perla Ayora, Seth Branditz, Kiebpoli Calnek, Hayley Downs, Jonathan Gonzalez, Raine Grayson, Erik Harris, Rae Lipkind, Dara Lurie, Julie Novak, Blake Pfeil and Eva Tenuto.

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Episode Contributors:

Crystal Schachter
Eva Tenuto

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