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.

  • 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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  • Why Adoption? Part 1

    Why Adoption? Part 1

    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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