Written Stories

  • A person with long dark hair stands by the ocean, looking at the water under a cloudy sky.

    Terri’s Story

    I knew from the moment I made my decision to place my child for adoption that it would have to be an open arrangement because I...

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  • Maroon background with a large, stylized "B" and the text "BraveLove Stories of Bravery" in white at the center.

    To My Sweet Etta,

    I’ll start off by saying I am proud to be your birth mom. I am proud that I trusted and believed in God’s word and that was...

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  • Four people and a dog sit on a porch, smiling at the camera. The child holds the dog, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, on her lap.

    To The Moon

    Of two things I am certain 1) that my daughter loves me and 2) that I made the right choice. I am a birthfather and 15 years ago...

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  • A woman holding a sleeping baby in a kitchen with a table, chairs, and a potted plant in the background.

    Beautiful Connections

    I was recently asked if I could imagine my life differently—if adoption wasn’t a part of it. Just the thought seemed almost...

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  • Two women smiling; one sitting on a hospital bed wearing a gown, the other standing beside her in casual attire with medical equipment nearby.

    Only Love

    Not every child who is adopted was unwanted. I believe there is only love in adoption. Even if the birth mother can’t say it or...

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  • A smiling woman in a white sweater holds a baby in her lap. They sit at an outdoor table with a fireplace and greenery in the background.

    Dream a Little Dream

    My journey as a mother started when I was 14 years old. I went to bed one night with not a care in the world, little did I know a...

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