Conference helps parents work through stresses of adoption

Mar. 6—Being an adoptive parent is hard and can lead to feelings of loneliness and being overwhelmed — which makes the Thrive Adoption Conference even more important. The conference was led by Christy Nelson, who with her husband Daryl, have seven adopted and two biological children. Having 150 people participate at The Benison in Hamilton for the one-day conference is "a little overwhelming." …