Why Adoption?

No two stories are the same.

We’ve created this film series Why Adoption with the hope that these women’s stories and perspectives will educate those who may be in similar circumstances today and encourage other birth moms wherever they are.

  • Tonya’s Story

    Tonya's Story

    "It was one of the best decisions I had ever made. And the hardest."

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  • Wendy’s Story

    Wendy's Story

    "Putting my son into someone else's arms was a big deal to me... I chose to put my pain into purpose"

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  • Why Adoption? Part 4

    Why Adoption? Part 4

    No two stories are the same. Stories erase stigmas and can change the narrative of adoption from shame to hope.  That's why we...

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  • Emmah’s Story

    Emmah’s Story

    "I have girls around me who have told their story - who are not ashamed of who they are and it makes me feel stronger." We...

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  • Morgan's Story

    "For nine months I stayed alone. I distanced myself from a lot of people. I hid it from my family, my friends, my parents."

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  • Brittany’s Story

    Brittany’s Story

    "I get to find the best fit for my child and that's huge and it's empowering." During her previous pregnancies, Brittany had...

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  • Ashleigh’s Story

    Ashleigh’s Story

    "I couldn't do it on my own... I felt ashamed and guilty." When Ashleigh found out she was pregnant she was homeless, between...

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  • Terri’s Story

    Terri’s Story

    "This is about mothers my age who have been ashamed." Terri placed her child, knowing adoption was a brave choice, but not...

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  • Why Adoption? Part 3

    Why Adoption? Part 3

    No two stories are the same. Stories erase stigmas and can change the narrative of adoption from shame to hope.  That's why we...

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  • Stephanie’s Story

    Stephanie’s Story

    "We decided together that we wanted to pursue adoption since we were both not ready to be parents." Stephanie and her...

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  • Stephanie’s Story

    Stephanie’s Story

    "If I never became a part of this, I don't think I would have seen potential in myself to be a better person." Stephanie was...

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  • Jennifer’s Story

    Jennifer’s Story

    "I gained not only a son but his parents — who are like the brother and sister I never had as an only child." Jennifer found out...

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