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
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.
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.
Chapters 72 to 74
A distressing incident unfolds as Devon is assaulted by a staff person in a residential treatment facility.
Chapters 67 to 71
Devon's birth mother, who neglected him only due to poverty and lack of resources, visits for the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Chapters 34 to 39
Devon is enrolled in a partial hospitalization day program to address his physical aggression.
Chapters 30 to 33
Devon receives treatment at a mental health hospital followed by Intensive In-Home services.
Chapters 25 to 29
Keri makes the difficult decision to admit Devon to a psychiatric ward.
Chapters 19 to 24
The family faces a breaking point when Devon's behavior becomes dangerous, leading to police involvement.
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:
Chapters 11 to 14
Devon's suspension from school marks a turning point, prompting Keri to intervene and discipline him. Learn more here: ...
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
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:
Chapters 3-4
Tensions rise as Devon's peculiar behaviors escalate, creating a rollercoaster of heartwarming moments and tense situations.