Category: Birth Mother

Proud to be adopted, and prouder still to be a Birth Mother. Another Mother’s day approaches. An overwhelming deep sadness rolls over and thru me. Sadness that has changed me

Most people generally know me as a hard-working, single mother with one son. Most people don't know I have two. I was being a parent in making the decision I wasn't

A letter leads a birth mother and daughter to their reunion after 40 years.  Meet Lesli, who is a birth mother and is getting ready to meet her daughter Shannon

Recently the National Council for Adoption hosted a webinar called "What We Want Adoption Professionals to Know" and invited two birth mothers, Jan and Heather, to participate on the panel. We

One word to describe how you felt the moment you discovered you were pregnant? Scared Why did you choose adoption? I wanted to give my child the best life possible.

I have written to you once before. It was the day your adoptive family came to take you home. I was 15 at the time, and lost in my feelings.

One word to describe how you felt the moment you discovered you were pregnant? Anxious Why did you choose adoption? To give her more than I could, a mommy and

Taken from an article written by an adoptive mom, Helen Harris, these four heartfelt narratives will captivate and challenge your perspective as they clarify how individual experience and relationships change

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to work with a birth-mom throughout her labor, subsequent C-section and the two days she spent in the hospital with her sweet

I want every woman to know they have value and worth so it is my heart and passion to reach women who view themselves as worthless, disposable, and damaged beyond