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04/18/18
“I had no family support”
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
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04/05/18
Santa Clause, Oprah, and High Hopes — An Adoptee’s Search
I hate secrets and surprises. I always have. I attribute this to being a curious person, but on an extreme level. And, even that can be attributed, or at least
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02/22/18
Freshman in College, Scared, Nervous & Alone — Shelbi’s Story
I was pregnant at 19 years old, freshman in college, scared, nervous, and alone. I didn’t realize I was pregnant until 7 months along, leaving 2 months to figure out
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02/20/18
The Bond Between Mothers — Charity’s Story
Warning: The content of this story contains very sensitive subjects and potentially distressing material about the effects of depression. As a birth mom, I feel a special love for my
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02/15/18
I Was Scared that if I Held Her I’d Never Let Her Go — Laurisa’s Story
I was completely heartbroken to find out that I was expecting again. At the time my then husband and I were renting one bedroom from a family along with our
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02/03/18
If It Were Not For Her — An Adoptee’s Perspective on Life and Why She Shares Her Story
Meet my family: These people have shaped and defined the woman that I am today and have always surrounded me with love, support, and opportunities. They have been the biggest
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01/17/18
“You name it and I’ve felt it” — a birth mother’s story
At 15, I found myself 4 months pregnant. I was lost, ashamed, terrified and absolutely in love with the life growing inside me. When we told my half brother, he
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01/17/18
Paige | An adoptee from Ohio
"You were ahead of your time and I’ve never held anger toward you." - Paige When did you learn you were adopted? I have always known. My parents never
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05/17/17
What I Wish That I Knew Then That I Know Today
As I am writing this, it is exactly 3 days after from Mother’s Day and a day away from my daughter’s birthday. Talk about a birth mother “double whammy”?! Corinne
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02/28/17
Emilie: A Birth Mom’s Side of the Story
On October 24, 2015 my life changed forever. A night of partying with friends turned into a night I was taken advantage of. Little did I know that 280 miles