Written Stories

  • 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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  • A family of five is lying on a white background, with parents in front and three young children stacked on top. The group is smiling.

    The Secret Inside Me

    I grew up in a Christian home outside Portland, Oregon. As a child and teenager I talked the talk, but deep down I desired to...

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  • An open Bible lies on a burlap surface with a small photograph of a woman placed on its left side.

    The Potter and Clay

    When Clay was 29 years old, his parents received a letter from a woman claiming to be his biological mother. She said her name...

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  • A family of four sits on a sandy beach at sunset, smiling. The mother and daughter wear dresses while the father and son wear shirts and shorts.

    “An Important Part of Our Family”

    We were a sweet little family of three. Our daughter, Jessica was our heart and we felt so blessed to have such a happy family....

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

    Hearts Wide Open

    An adoptive mom talks about her son’s open adoption… Meet Carey and discover how open adoption has impacted her family’s life in...

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