"I want you to read this with an open heart and open mind. It may very well challenge you. My hope is that it will inspire and encourage you more. It is written from my heart to yours. "

Adoption gave me an amazing life that I appreciate and thank God for everyday!

"I'm writing this because writing a letter is what changed my life."

"I was in second grade when my parents told me I was adopted."

It takes a lot of humility, sacrifice and courage to choose adoption.  A mother’s decision to place for adoption is not easy and does not mean she did not want or love her child. But sometimes the world says otherwise. Every person's story is different, personal and their own.

We're kicking off our very own BraveLove Book Club this summer, reading through some classic and not-so classic books about adoption. We want you to know what adoption books are good, practical, poignant, or just great page-turners. Here is our first book and a brief review of what we thought... Note: There are no spoilers in this book club!

We asked a few adoptees some questions, and we're sharing their honest answers. Watch this short video then tell us in the comments below what your favorite part about being adopted is.

What's your favorite thing to do with your family? We asked a few adoptees some questions and we're sharing their honest answers.

We can acknowledge the love and bravery surrounding adoption. But sometimes it's easy to forget (or even easier to gloss over) the realities that adoption can be hard, complicated, and even messy for those involved. So we set out to do that with our latest video project - ask some of the hard questions and be prepared for some honest responses. Watch this short clip of what's to come.

We asked a few adoptees some questions and we're sharing their honest answers. In this video we asked this. When do you feel most loved?