American Scandal Listen Now: Liberty Lost
Jun 23, 2025
Explore the harrowing journey of pregnant teens at a hidden facility, where societal and familial pressures dictate their futures. Discover the emotional turmoil of young mothers like Abbi, who struggle between coerced adoptions and fighting for their right to parent. The poignant stories unveil the dark realities of forced adoption practices and the challenges faced by those navigating these difficult choices. This gripping narrative reveals both the anguish and defiance of girls standing up against a system that dismisses their voices.
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Abby’s Forced Baby Ceremony
- Abby, a 17-year-old pregnant girl, is forced to give her newborn son to a chosen Christian couple in a humiliating ceremony.
- She feels punished, unworthy, and empty as she loses her child despite her love for him.
Legacy of Secret Adoptions
- Secret adoption of babies from unmarried young women has persisted in America from the 1950s to today.
- It is part of a broader agenda to reshape society according to evangelical Christian values about family structure.
Evangelical Family Ideals
- Evangelical belief mandates only married couples headed by husbands should raise children.
- Sex outside marriage is condemned, influencing forced adoptions to produce "deserving" Christian homes.