How to Tell My Child They’re Adopted
Secrets suggest there is something to hide.Why would you hide adoption from your child?Therefore, when people ask, āHow do I tell my child theyāre adopted?ā we respond.You tell them about…
Questions Every Birth Mom Should Ask, “What will you call me?”
What are you going to call me? Are you going to call me ābirth mother?ā, ābiological mother,ā or by my first name? If you are considering placing your child for…
Honoring Birth Parents: Celebrating Courage and Love on Mother’s Day
Honor birth parents. Celebrate the woman who carried your child. Honor them in deed and speech every day. This weekend, Motherās Day weekend, formally honor this woman's courage. Regardless of…
Conversation with Birth Mother in an Open Adoption
Conversation with Birth Motherāedited to remove identifying detailsānames changed āGive up my baby for adoption,ā thatās how I always said it. I even told my friends, i was āGiving up…
Jessica Should Never Have Regrets
Jessica Should Never Have Regrets About the Utah Adoption Jessica lied to her mother and the rest of her family about her Adoption Placement in Utah. She had been hiding…
Guest Blogger–Silent Sobs Follow Pregnancy Test
Two unwelcome pink lines confirmed my pregnancy. Denial came first. Tears followed. Hot. Silent sobs.Silent because Mom was in the kitchen, humming as she packed her own lunch and set…
Adoption Bonds: A Story of Shared Tattoos and Enduring Connections”
Kira has a half-sun tattoo on the back of her hand, and interestingly, the mom who adopted Kira's baby has the other half on her hand. It's a simple yet…