Category: Birth Mother

Remember this story called Overwhelming Love?  We're catching up with Carmen and her mom Paula so you can hear what's going on in their worlds. It's been over 18 years

Not every mother can be a mom, and not every mom gets to be a mother. It doesn't seem fair, but life can be like that. And we all just

Adoption is a lifelong journey, to say the least. We try our best to stay in touch with those who have shared their story with us over the years. That's

Adoption was never part of the plan. Sometimes our most thought-out plans can be tailored to something greater than we ever anticipated. When I was younger, I dreamed of marrying

I placed my son for adoption 9 years ago now. When I first found out that I was pregnant, I was terrified. I was barely able to care for myself

At BraveLove, storytelling is core to our work. We believe stories can inspire and educate. But if mishandled, they can harm and even exploit individuals. Within the context of adoption,

We can talk about what post-adoption support is and why it's important.  But it's even more valuable to hear from someone who has been impacted by the available resources.  That's

Being a mom is no small feat. Maybe this year more than ever. We know the past couple of months have been tough on moms, whether you've been home with

The sun beat me home tonight. As I trudged up the subway stairs and saw the sunrise, I knew it was much too late of a night. Especially with church

At BraveLove, we're dedicated to erasing the stigmas of adoption, and a big part of that involves sharing stories that honor birth mothers. As we all know, adoption impacts people