Prior to my husband and I adopting two children, I only knew of adoption what I saw portrayed in the media. In my mind, adoption was a place for se
What inspired you to search for your birth parents? I love my life. I have the best parents in the world, and I am so grateful to be adopted. But n
Dear Birth Mother, Your decision to relinquish your parental rights and place your baby into the arms of another family had to be the hardest thing
Navigating an open adoption relationship is, in many ways, like any other relationship with family or close friends. There will be times of more co
Alisa Clare Cohen always been told by her adoptive parents, Sheila and Steve Cohen, that she had been abandoned at birth. They spoke about her ad
Alisa Clare Cohen always been told by her adoptive parents, Sheila and Steve Cohen, that she had been abandoned at birth. They spoke about her adop
Some adoptees are outraged by the fine print on the so-called “opening” of Indiana’s adoption records. As of July 1st, adoptees 21 and older
I placed my son in April of 2015, so over 3 years ago. But when I think about the early months post-placement, the familiar burning ache returns to
A Pennsylvania bakery had its grand opening July 13th, leaving the community a little sweeter but not just because of its delectable baked goods. A
Thinking about calling a birth parent for the first time can seem incredibly nerve-wracking. There has likely been a lot of work put into your sear
It’s no surprise that feeling connected to others has been proven to improve your health—be it mental, emotional, or physical. Having a strong
An adoption forum is an online community for anyone whose life has been touched by adoption. It is a great place to have questions answered, get ad
It’s never fun being the bearer of bad news, especially when it involves your child. You don’t want to see that look in his eyes that r
For us, the adoption journey started out as a foster parent journey. We initially did respite and short-term placements. This meant that I met and
When I was 17 years old, I faced an unplanned pregnancy. Due to the circumstances, open adoption was the best option for both my baby and me. Adopt
A birth mother spends nine months carrying a precious baby inside, a baby whom she loves. Then she gives birth and goes home without that adorable