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.
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Brittany’s Story
Read more"I get to find the best fit for my child and that's huge and it's empowering." During her previous pregnancies, Brittany had...
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Ashleigh’s Story
Read more"I couldn't do it on my own... I felt ashamed and guilty." When Ashleigh found out she was pregnant she was homeless, between...
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Terri’s Story
Read more"This is about mothers my age who have been ashamed." Terri placed her child, knowing adoption was a brave choice, but not...
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Why Adoption? Part 3
Read moreNo 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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Stephanie’s Story
Read more"We decided together that we wanted to pursue adoption since we were both not ready to be parents." Stephanie and her...
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Stephanie’s Story
Read more"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
Read more"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
Read more"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
Read more"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
Read more"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
Read moreNo 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
Read more""I didn't make the wrong decision because I have success now." Brittni carried a lot of shame for past choices in her life. ...