Stories of Bravery
Discover stories of empathy, connection, and courage told by BraveLove’s growing community of birth parents, adoptees, adopted families, and more.
Emmah's Story
Too often these days, adoption is the choice left unsaid and forgotten. But not for Emmah. Here's the true story of a...
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Morgan's Story
"For nine months I stayed alone. I distanced myself from a lot of people. I hid it from my family, my friends, my parents."
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Whitney’s Story
"Just saying it out loud, it makes it real and that it happened. And that it's okay." Not too long ago, Whitney's life looked...
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Noelle's Story
Read more"I couldn't even see past that day. I couldn't even imagine what my future would be like... I thought either way, how can I do...
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All the Hard Parts Are Worth It — Nicole’s Story
Read moreI grew up in McKinney, Texas and I am a birth mom. I first found out I was pregnant the day before my mom was to leave to...
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“I learned that I had control over my options”
Read more"I learned that I had control over my options, and I could have a say in the kind of life that my child was going to live — even...
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“It was 15 years before I met another birth mom.”
Read more"It was 15 years before I met another birth mom." A birth mother’s adoption journey isn’t over once the papers have been signed....
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“I did feel more in control of the situation” – Courtney’s Story
Read moreIn high school, I was a pretty good student and completely involved in extracurricular activities like choir, volunteerism, and...
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Whether you’re a birth parent, adoptee, adoptive parent, or someone who has been positively impacted by adoption, your story can educate and inspire others.