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We're Just Like Sisters Now: Tammy and Tessa on the Court Day That Broke Their Hearts and Built Their Family

3,000 Good Things··3 August 2026·35 min

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Tammy and Frank thought they were about to adopt the two little girls they had raised since infancy. Tessa walked into court that same day to bring her granddaughters home. Both women were blindsided. Both were grieving. And what could have ended in silence became one of the most unlikely sisterhoods you will ever hear about.In this episode, Tammy and Tessa share the story of a Bob Evans coffee meeting that changed everything, how the girls now have a mom, a mommy, and a mimi, and why they believe families and foster parents should be building relationships from day one.Learn more about the Public Children Services Association of Ohio and the work Mike & Ashley are doing at https://www.pcsao.org.Tammy and Tessa gave us their full permission to share their story in this format.