Adoption is beautiful—and complicated.

About the Book

In Second Family: Triumphs and Challenges of Adoption, Steven and Kathryn Day open the door to their life as adoptive and biological parents of a large, blended family. Drawing from personal experience raising ten children—including six through adoption—this honest and deeply compassionate book explores the real, raw, and redemptive sides of building a family through adoption.

With warmth, wisdom, and a wealth of practical knowledge, the Days unpack the quiet struggles many adoptive parents face behind closed doors—attachment hurdles, trauma triggers, complex sibling dynamics, and the emotional weight of becoming a “second family” after a child’s first has been fractured.

But Second Family isn’t just about the hard stuff. It’s also about hope.

Through stories, hard-won lessons, and a deep well of faith, Steven and Kathryn share what has sustained their family through it all: resilience, unconditional love, and a belief that grace truly meets us in the mess. Whether you’re just starting the adoption process, deep in the parenting trenches, or supporting someone on the journey, this book offers validation, encouragement, and an unwavering reminder that you’re not alone—and it’s worth it.