The common adoption narrative often emerges from the viewpoint of adoptive parents, overlooking the voices of birth mothers. As a birth mother with over fourteen years of experience in open adoption. I aim to shed light on the bittersweet journey during National...
A groundbreaking study conducted by Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work sheds light on the intricate emotions experienced by birth mothers contemplating the profound decision of placing their children for adoption. Dr. Elissa Madden, the...
The reasons for putting a child up for adoption is a decision undoubtedly one of the most complex and emotionally charged choices a parent can make. In each case, the reasons behind this decision are deeply personal and influenced by many factors. While not...
A very unique adoption journey, Christie vividly recalls the emotional moment when they learned about Levi, a child without a first name, a birth certificate, and a ward of the state. Despite being nameless on paper, the couple already felt a profound connection to...
