Written Stories
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A Mother at Peace – Calli’s Story
Read moreIn 2013 and in 2017, I gave birth to two amazing children and I get to parent each child. When I became pregnant in early 2020,...
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An Impossible Decision – Mia’s Story
Read moreI had just gotten my GED (and taken my ACT the day prior) when I found out I was pregnant. I was 17 years old, having never...
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Adopted at Birth – Marti’s Story
Read more"I never realized the full impact of how powerful adoption was until I had a son of my own." My adoption story is one I have...
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The Importance of a Support System – Jamie’s Story
Read moreAdoption is a beautiful, complicated, and messy thing that comes with many emotions. Having the right support system in place is...
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Birth Mom Finding Peace – Leah’s Story
Read more"...Adoption is beautiful and we birth moms deserve to find peace, too." My adoption story starts very abruptly. I gave birth to...
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A Laborer of Love
Read moreTo all the birth mothers, I hold you close. Our birth mother birthed my daughter. She made me a mother and I will be eternally...