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06/19/24
A Typical 16-year-old with Focus and Dreams in Place — Carmen’s Story
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
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06/19/24
Born with a Purpose
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
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06/19/24
Beautiful Connections
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
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06/19/24
Shannon: Before We Met
A letter leads a birth mother and daughter to their reunion after 40 years. Meet Shannon. She was adopted and is getting ready to meet her birth mother Lesli for
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06/19/24
Changed for the Better — Anya’s Story
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
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06/19/24
“Always a Mother” – a poem written and inspired by a birth mother
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,
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06/19/24
A Grandmother Speaks About Adoption…
Meet Patty. Read her story and learn how adoption has impacted her life. My attitudes toward adoption started many years ago, over fifty years, actually. My cousin Rosanne and I
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06/19/24
“I Was Scared to Share a Child With Another Woman” — Katie’s Change of Heart
When we started talking about adoption I immediately knew I wanted it to be International. What I didn’t realize at the time was how selfish my motives were in making
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12/01/23
Adoption is Life Changing: Leah’s Story Update
Hello, fellow birth moms! Also, hello to all the potential birth moms out there trying to find some kind of sign that adoption is the right option. I hope my
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10/20/23
Open Adoption is a Unique Relationship
Hello, my name is Maggie and I am 31-years-old. I had a childhood filled with unsafe situations, neglect, and uncertainty. I haven't seen my mother since the age of 12