Adoption can be complicated, confusing, and even a little messy. It can also be joy-filled and beautiful too. That's what makes it such a brave love.

In the context of domestic infant adoption, open and semi-open adoptions are becoming the norm for birth parents and adoptive families these days. There's not a step-by-step guide on how to do it. But it can be helpful to hear how people are navigating this unique family relationship.

We asked a few different birth moms and their children's adoptive moms to share some of their fears, insecurities, and lessons learned. We captured that on film so that you can see for yourself.

Watch the first conversation on open adoption between Alex and Kandice. You may be surprised as you watch!

After you watch it, then what? The best thing you can do is send this link to your friends!