In this week’s podcast, the author and advice columnist Dan Savage reads “DJ’s Homeless Mommy,” his 2005 essay about the baggage that can come with an open adoption.

You can listen to his reading using the player above, or find the episode on iTunes and Google Play Music.

Mr. Savage is the creator of the syndicated advice column Savage Love, which focuses on sex and relationships. He’s also the host of the weekly podcast Savage Lovecast. You can follow him on Twitter.