Birth Parents
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Terri’s Story
"This is about mothers my age who have been ashamed." Terri placed her child, knowing adoption was a brave choice, but not...
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Courtney’s Rules: How one birth mom gets through Mother’s Day
May has arrived and with it comes a slight feeling of discomfort. A tiny rock has settled deep within my belly, and it will grow...
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Lydia’s Update: Keeping Promises 6 Years Later
It’s been almost 6 years since I placed my sweet daughter into the arms of the woman she would call “mommy." Since that day,...
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A Good and Hard Decision: Malynn’s Story
On December 14th, 2020 I found out I was pregnant. I found out only a few weeks after having a memorial service of my boyfriend...
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Lemons to Lemonade: Delora’s Story
I’m sure you’ve heard this phrase: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Well, in September 1986, my lemons had turned...
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Worth the Challenges – Ginny’s Story
Twenty-nine years ago my husband and I wanted to adopt a child. I already had one biological save year old son, experienced...