"My greatest wish for birth mothers is that they find peace with their decision to place and know that their children appreciate the sacrifice they made."

Source: This poem is a part of Dear Abby’s “Keepers” booklet, which is a collection of poems and essays that Dear Abby readers love to read and re-read.

"Even though it was the hardest choice, many people’s lives were blessed because of it." #BraveLove

"When you love someone unconditionally, you do what is best for them, not yourself." #BraveLove

I remember there being a funnily illustrated book about what it meant to be adopted. I can remember my mother taking the time to sit with me and read it. She was very serious and I could tell she was nervous, but I remember thinking I already knew I was adopted and it just didn't seem like it was a big deal.