From the Inside Out - Michelle Alden - Bog

Troy and Rachel are exceptional parents and have both compassion and
dedication as they start an unusual journey to adopt Ricky and Ben, two
boys whose father abandoned them and who have experienced abuse and
neglect at their hands of their mother. They come to the family fully
equipped in their own survival skills, fears and issues from their pasts.
From fighting at school to full blown destructive tantrums, Ben keeps
everyone at a distance, especially Rachel who longs to give him a place of
safety in her home. Ricky is cute and energetic, often clingy and tries hard
to make sure his new family will think he is good enough to stay. As
Rachel and Troy work together to provide consistency and build trust,
their own children are part of the healing and bring in various aspects of
their own challenges.

The journey takes Rachel and Troy into aspects of their own childhood
abuse and turmoil as they deal with various behavioral issues, family
changes and emotionally draining situations with the love and wisdom
equal to their dedication. FROM THE INSIDE OUT is based on
research about abused children and why many adoptions fail. It takes you
into the heart and soul of hurting children and while bridging the gap
between the pain of the past and hope a forever home can offer.