But, He Spit in My Coffee
A true story about adopting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Listen to the unabridged award-winning audiobook here.
Episodes
21 episodes since 2023
Chapter 81, Epilogue & FAQs
Keri reflects on what could have made a difference for her family, and families like hers, and highlights how listeners can advocate for change.
January 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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34:19
Chapters 75 to 80
Devon’s relationship with Keri and the family is on a path of healing, however, he is not safe to move back home.
January 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:49
Chapters 72 to 74
A distressing incident unfolds as Devon is assaulted by a staff person in a residential treatment facility.
January 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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26:48
Chapters 67 to 71
Devon's birth mother, who neglected him only due to poverty and lack of resources, visits for the weekend.
January 04, 2024
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Episode 18
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31:37
Chapters 63 to 66
Despite Keri's healing and effective engagement with Devon, he remains actively resistant to treatment, presenting an ongoing hurdle in their journey.
January 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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37:18
Chapters 57 to 62
A glimmer of hope emerges as the new therapist demonstrates an understanding of reactive attachment disorder, leading to productive family therapy sessions.
December 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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37:12
Chapters 53 to 56
In a disheartening turn of events, Devon manages to outsmart his new clinician, despite the foster mom witnessing his troublesome behaviors.
December 26, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:09
Chapters 49 to 52
Despite the escalation of Devon's dangerous behaviors and his resistance to treatment, the therapist proposes moving him to a less restrictive foster home.
December 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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34:08
Chapters 44 to 48
Devon is diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), a severe mental health condition that disproportionately affects children with a history of foster care or adoption.
December 19, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:13
Chapters 40 to 43
The family's journey takes a new turn as Devon is admitted to a residential treatment facility and Keri starts seeing a therapist
December 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:56
Chapters 34 to 39
Devon is enrolled in a partial hospitalization day program to address his physical aggression.
December 12, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:24
Chapters 30 to 33
Devon receives treatment at a mental health hospital followed by Intensive In-Home services.
December 07, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:47
Chapters 25 to 29
Keri makes the difficult decision to admit Devon to a psychiatric ward.
December 05, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:20
Chapters 19 to 24
The family faces a breaking point when Devon's behavior becomes dangerous, leading to police involvement.
November 30, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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29:45
Chapters 15 to 18
As the school year ends, Keri grapples with guilt over the unequal attention given to Devon, leaving Keri desperate for solutions.Learn more here:
November 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:39
Chapters 11 to 14
Devon's suspension from school marks a turning point, prompting Keri to intervene and discipline him. Learn more here: ...
November 23, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:46
Chapters 8-10
The family grapples with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder diagnoses.Learn more here: 95% of Adoptive Parents Jump in Heart-First, but Unprepared
November 21, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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37:23
Chapters 5-7
Moving to North Carolina brings both joy and challenges for Keri's family and Devon's distant demeanor and strange behaviors persist.For more information:
November 17, 2023
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Episode 4
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32:59
Chapters 3-4
Tensions rise as Devon's peculiar behaviors escalate, creating a rollercoaster of heartwarming moments and tense situations.
November 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:50
Prologue, Chapters 1-2
Keri and her husband believed they were creating a perfect family, only to discover Devon's hidden trauma and challenging behaviors.
November 09, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:41
Trailer
Embark on an emotional journey through the gripping and heart-wrenching true story of a desperate mother, Keri, facing impossible choices as her adopted son, Devon, becomes increasingly dangerous. Despite seeking treatment, Devon's violent tend...
November 08, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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