BraveLove loves connecting birth mothers because we see how important it is for a birth mom to not walk alone during her adoption journey.
Support groups & retreats
This is a guaranteed way to meet other women who have placed a child for adoption. Check out this list of birth parent post-adoption support groups and retreats. We’ve vetted these, but encourage you to check them out too. Every person is different, which is why we’ve created this diverse list. We plan to expand this directory over time with more details and groups in order to provide plenty of resource options for birth parents nationwide.
If you know of a birth parent support group or retreat or online group not listed, email [email protected]. We’d love to learn more about them.
Plan a meet-up
Pick a date and then plan something simple and informal like coffee, ice cream or even meeting at the park. Take a friend for safety reasons and so you don't have to be alone. Use social media to get the word out. Post something as simple as "Any Austin birth moms want to meet for coffee this Saturday? Message me for details."
We're happy to help you get the word out too! Just tell us when and where.
Online
Obviously, this can be the most immediate way to connect with other birth moms. We've seen the internet be a really valuable place to connect. (But we're always a fan of the face-to-face too!) There are a number of different groups and discussion forums out there. Do you have a favorite you'd recommend? Let us know!
Being a Birth Mom
Check out the latest commentaries from our Being a Birth Mom contributors.
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 sharing their stories, it made me cry. I was so impacted by their stories. The courageous stories of birth mothers empowered me to consider adoption. From the moment I found out I was pregnant I was afraid. I didn't know the first step to take. I considered abortion.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 pregnant. My first thought, was to keep this child I loved so much already, but how?
How was I going to take care of a baby when my Mom was still taking care of me?
With many prayers, bill calculations, and late-night conversations with my Mom, I decided on adoption. I loved the idea of adoption, it was my only option.
I Will Remember That I Am Strong — Lydia's Story
I wonder what she is doing right now. Is her sweet mama holding her, kissing her cheeks and telling her how much she is loved? Is her daddy blowing raspberries on her tummy and grinning at the sweet sound that comes from her perfect mouth. Is her big brother, laying on the floor beside her swing, telling her a story? Honestly, it doesn’t really matter what she’s doing. I know that she is loved, and that’s all that matters.
My name is Lydia, and I placed my perfect little girl for adoption 2 days after she was born. The raw and painful memories of that day are still so very real for me. But, the absolute joy I got from looking at the faces of her parents radiating with pure love and adoration for that perfect baby girl was all I needed to reassure me that I was doing the absolute best and right thing for her. She had a family. One that had been waiting for her for far too long.
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We have a special gift, just for you.
Fill out the form below to stay up to date with the latest news, resources, and events just for Birth Moms.
Please fill out the form in as much detail as you feel comfortable with — giving us a little bit more information about yourself will help us tailor our communications and better understand why BraveLove is important to you. Plus, we love hearing from birth moms and would be honored to have you more involved with the work we’re doing.
And, as a token of our appreciation for your support of BraveLove, we have a little gift we want to mail you. So, please be sure to fill out your address — we promise we won’t share this information with anyone else.