Birth Parents
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Conversations on Open Adoption – Brindan and Jen, Part I
“How does that work?” “Won’t that be hard when they get older?” “Aren’t you afraid the birth mom will want her child back?”...
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“It has all come full circle. Adoption is beautiful. It wasn’t always happy go lucky.” – Emily’s Story
My story began right before I graduated high school in 2000 in a small town in Kansas. I was 18. At the beginning of my life. I...
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Conversations on Open Adoption – Kandice and Alex, Part I
Adoption can be complicated, confusing, and even a little messy. It can also be joy-filled and beautiful too. That's what makes...
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When You’re Already Parenting — Dominique’s Story
When Dominique, a single mom, found out she was pregnant, she felt stuck. She was doing ok parenting one child, but what was it...
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I Wish I’d Known Then What I Know Now
When I placed my daughter for adoption twenty years ago, open adoption wasn't really discussed as a preferred option, and I...
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“I did feel more in control of the situation” – Courtney’s Story
In high school, I was a pretty good student and completely involved in extracurricular activities like choir, volunteerism, and...