Jan 16, 2025
I sat in front of a woman crying at her desk. I was there to consult on the pregnancy resource center’s marketing plans, but knowing that I was a Birth Mother, this Adoptive Mom had something to get off her chest, so I was obliged to set aside business for this...
Dec 12, 2024
For the woman who wears these shoes at the adoption agency, the feeling resonates stunningly well, even 14 years post-placement. In the throes of my pregnancy coming to a close and the flurry of communication with my child’s hopeful adoptive mother leading up to the...
Nov 8, 2024
When some expectant mothers are considering their options and the topic of adoption comes up, sometimes their first reaction is to say, “I could never do that!” Most of the time, they say that with the force of emotion that lets you know that the question...
Oct 18, 2024
The holidays are just around the corner, and they will be upon us faster than you can snap a finger. When this time comes around, it can feel a little weird for a Birth Mom. There is a pull to want to participate in the holiday festivities with the adoptive family in...
Sep 5, 2024
Contemplating adoption is difficult enough as it is. There are so many emotions involved in planning to place. Expectant Moms have many feelings about how the baby will grow up to feel about their decision and their adoption journey in general. It would also be fair...