Category: Birth Mother

Adoption was never part of the plan. Sometimes our most thought-out plans can be tailored to something greater than we ever anticipated. When I was younger, I dreamed of marrying

I placed my son for adoption 9 years ago now. When I first found out that I was pregnant, I was terrified. I was barely able to care for myself

At BraveLove, storytelling is core to our work. We believe stories can inspire and educate. But if mishandled, they can harm and even exploit individuals. Within the context of adoption,

We can talk about what post-adoption support is and why it's important.  But it's even more valuable to hear from someone who has been impacted by the available resources.  That's

Being a mom is no small feat. Maybe this year more than ever. We know the past couple of months have been tough on moms, whether you've been home with

BraveLove is not an adoption agency, but partners with agencies nationwide. In this webisode, you'll learn why BraveLove partners with agencies and what those partnerships can look like. Watch this

I grew up in McKinney, Texas and I am a birth mom.  I first found out I was pregnant the day before my mom was to leave to Delaware forever.

One word to describe how you felt the moment you discovered you were pregnant? Ashamed Why did you choose adoption? I knew I would not be able to provide for

"How were those last 48 hours for you before actually signing the paperwork?" "It was quite emotional, to say the least. I was just trying to enjoy every moment I

"I look at Emma every day and I know where she gets that funny giggle. I know where she gets her eyes. I know where she gets being musically inclined.