Category: Birth Mother

Dear Birth Mothers, I want to take a few minutes and say hello. I warn you this might be a little sappy, so bear with me. This time last year

I want to spend five minutes to remind you how much I admire you. How much you matter to me. It takes a lot of bravery to be in “our

My adoption story started in high school… I was a typical 16-year-old, with an academic focus and dreams in place. Until December 8th, 2001, when I found out I was

I want every woman to know they have value and worth so it is my heart and passion to reach women who view themselves as worthless, disposable, and damaged beyond

The idea of birth parent seems so weird sometimes. It can make me feel like an alien species that none of the “normal” population can understand. I just have to

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

I was first introduced to BraveLove when I attended their launch party in September of 2012. I was pregnant at the time. When I saw videos of different birth moms

Today, we want to share a poem that our friend Heather wrote for us as she was inspired by her own story as a birthmother. We’re grateful to know her,

Time really does fly. We can hardly believe that 2013 has come and gone. As we enter 2014, here are some of our hopes and resolutions for the year ahead

Too often these days, adoption is the choice left unsaid and forgotten. But not for Emmah. Here's the true story of a 17-year-old, high school student from a small town.