Category: Birth Mother

One word to describe how you felt the moment you discovered you were pregnant? Ashamed Why did you choose adoption? I knew I would not be able to provide for

My first contact with My Heather in Jan 2018: Heather, My name is Theresa. In July of 1985, I placed a beautiful baby girl that was born in Indianapolis up

"How were those last 48 hours for you before actually signing the paperwork?" "It was quite emotional, to say the least. I was just trying to enjoy every moment I

"I look at Emma every day and I know where she gets that funny giggle. I know where she gets her eyes. I know where she gets being musically inclined. 

When Alison placed her daughter Peyton with a loving couple 23 years ago, they could never have predicted how their story of open adoption would unfold. The outcome? A far

My 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 support I had

I 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 for me, especially

Four. It’s a number that always sticks with me. 4 days. Four days that I will never forget. I’ll never forget the pain, both mentally and physically. I’ll never forget

When Alison placed her daughter Peyton with a loving couple 23 years ago, they could never have predicted how their story of open adoption would unfold. The outcome? A far

“How does that work?” “Won’t that be hard when they get older?” “Aren’t you afraid the birth mom will want her child back?” "It’s the constant compassion, it’s the constant