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Psychoanalytic Inquiry
A Topical Journal for Mental Health Professionals
Volume 30, 2009 - Issue 1: The Adoption Journey
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I. Development of the Narrative

Will You Be My Mommy? A Quest of a Child to Fill in the Gaps in the Process of Bonding With Her Adoptive Parents

Pages 41-53 | Published online: 31 Dec 2009

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