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Teen Moms That Chose Adoption: Then And Now

If you missed tonight's "16 and Pregnant Adoption Special," Dr. Drew sat down with two very courageous young moms that pursued adoption plans, both of whom we met during previous seasons of "16 and Pregnant." If you recall Catelynn's story, she had such a difficult time committing to her decision that she almost changed her mind at the 11th hour, and Ashley (from Season 2) wavered back and forth, even after her child had gotten settled in her aunt and uncle's home. Tonight, they opened up further about the hardships of forming adoption plans and updated us on how their lives have changed since.

CATELYNN

While we all get to see Catelynn and Tyler continue to grow on "Teen Mom," there are still some things we didn't know. For instance, Cate's very active in her community and has become an anti-teen pregnancy advocate. She tours schools trying to encourage her peers to think wisely about their sexual behavior and has even taken it upon herself to form relationships with other expecting teens that are on the fence about their future.

ASHLEY

Still saddled with some uncertainty, Ashley's been pursuing therapy to try and help her heal, and she wants to continue maintaining a healthy relationship with Callie's adoptive parents. She still receives criticism from viewers who disagree with her decision, but turning to her personal blog as an outlet has been a huge help.

+ If you caught the special, let us know what you thought of Catelynn and Ashley's continuing stories, and if you're curious about how adoption works, check out this helpful guide.

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