Why Adoption?

No two stories are the same.

We’ve created this film series Why Adoption with the hope that these women’s stories and perspectives will educate those who may be in similar circumstances today and encourage other birth moms wherever they are.

  • Stephanie’s Story

    Stephanie’s Story

    "If I never became a part of this, I don't think I would have seen potential in myself to be a better person." Stephanie was...

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  • Jennifer’s Story

    Jennifer’s Story

    "I gained not only a son but his parents — who are like the brother and sister I never had as an only child." Jennifer found out...

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  • Sara’s Story

    Sara’s Story

    "How was I going to take care of a whole child?" When Sara was pregnant with her daughter, she was at a difficult place in her...

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  • Kandice’s Story

    Kandice’s Story

    "There were a lot of people who didn't understand how I could have one and place another." Kandice was already parenting her...

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  • Laura’s Story

    Laura’s Story

    "It was a tough decision, but the right decision for me." Beginning her senior year of high school, Laura found out she was...

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  • Why Adoption? Part 2

    Why Adoption? Part 2

    No two stories are the same. Stories erase stigmas and can change the narrative of adoption from shame to hope.  That's why we...

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  • Brittni’s Story

    Brittni’s Story

    ""I didn't make the wrong decision because I have success now." Brittni carried a lot of shame for past choices in her life. ...

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  • Gwen’s Story

    Gwen’s Story

    "I'm still a mom no matter what — whether my children are with me or not." Married and raising three children, Gwen and her...

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  • “How can I do this?”

    Noelle's Story

    "I couldn't even see past that day.  I couldn't even imagine what my future would be like... I thought either way, how can I do...

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  • Meredith’s Story

    Meredith’s Story

    "I wanted more for her" Meredith was raising her young daughter when she found out she was pregnant again.  Sadly, her...

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  • Katie’s Story

    Katie’s Story

    "We just want to belong" When Katie discovered she was pregnant at 18, she did everything she could to make it work in order to...

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  • Lacy’s Story

    Lacy’s Story

    "I learned that I had control over my options, and I could have a say in the kind of life that my child was going to live — even...

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