Written Stories
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“Adoption is Brave” – Kelsey’s Story
Read moreMy name is Kelsey. I am 27 years old. In May of 2018 I found myself in jail...again... I was deep in my addiction, and the only...
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No Such Thing As Unplanned – Annie’s Story
Read moreMy biological parents were seventeen years old when they found out they were pregnant with me and they were in high school at the...
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I knew that adoption was my final decision. – Miriam’s Story
Read moreI found out I was pregnant when I was about five weeks along at the age of 19. That moment was one of the most devastating times...
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“It has all come full circle. Adoption is beautiful. It wasn’t always happy go lucky.” – Emily’s Story
Read moreMy story began right before I graduated high school in 2000 in a small town in Kansas. I was 18. At the beginning of my life. I...
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I Wish I’d Known Then What I Know Now
Read moreWhen I placed my daughter for adoption twenty years ago, open adoption wasn't really discussed as a preferred option, and I...
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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...