Troy and Rachel are exceptional parents and have both compassion anddedication as they start an unusual journey to adopt Ricky and Ben, twoboys whose father abandoned them and who have experienced abuse andneglect at their hands of their mother. They come to the family fullyequipped in their own survival skills, fears and issues from their pasts.From fighting at school to full blown destructive tantrums, Ben keepseveryone at a distance, especially Rachel who longs to give him a place ofsafety in her home. Ricky is cute and energetic, often clingy and tries hardto make sure his new family will think he is good enough to stay. AsRachel and Troy work together to provide consistency and build trust,their own children are part of the healing and bring in various aspects oftheir own challenges.The journey takes Rachel and Troy into aspects of their own childhoodabuse and turmoil as they deal with various behavioral issues, familychanges and emotionally draining situations with the love and wisdomequal to their dedication. FROM THE INSIDE OUT is based onresearch about abused children and why many adoptions fail. It takes youinto the heart and soul of hurting children and while bridging the gapbetween the pain of the past and hope a forever home can offer.