Category: Birth Mother

I wonder what she is doing right now. Is her sweet mama holding her, kissing her cheeks and telling her how much she is loved? Is her daddy blowing raspberries

You see, I've never met my dad, even to this day. My mom is mentally disabled and did not and does not have the mental capacity to take care of

Dear Birthmom, I want to encourage you today about the decision you have made. Having made this choice I know some of the feelings you may be experiencing. It is

Open adoption can feel like a strange relationship, and it’s a lot of work. During my pregnancy, I met with the adoptive couple monthly. Each time, we shared a meal

Meet Kelsey! She's a friend of BraveLove's, a champion for birth moms and our newest contributor to the Being A Birth Mom column... Hello ladies! My name is Kelsey. I

In May of 2015, I graduated from South Dakota State University, full of ambition and ready to take on the world. However, I was broke, so I moved home to

At BraveLove, we're dedicated to erasing the stigmas of adoption, and a big part of that involves sharing stories that honor birth mothers. As we all know, adoption impacts people

Leading up to my daughter’s birth, I was so nervous. I knew placing her for adoption was the right decision for me and for my baby. I also knew it

When Sarah was 24, she found out she was pregnant. She always wanted to be a mom but was overcome by fear when this reality came so unexpectedly. She knew

I am a birth mother to two beautiful children. Full-blooded siblings that live together with the same wonderful couple. I was 18 when I had my daughter, and I had