While adoption is a beautiful way to provide a family to a child who needs one and an opportunity for families wishing to grow in a nontraditional
My name is Rebecca Tillou, I am an adoptee, and I searched for my birth mom in 2012. Throughout the searching process, I learned that obituaries ca
It’s that time again—when you search long and hard for unique gift ideas for everyone on your list. Though I don’t suggest buying things any
Common and Not-So-Common Myths About Birth Mothers Explained The road to placement for a birth mother can be very lonely especially with limited su
“For it is in giving that we receive.”- St. Francis of Assisi When we give gifts to others, it has a way of warming our own hearts—especial
There have been multiple reality shows and movies over the years that have portrayed these cheerful and wonderful adoption reunions. These are the
Alyssa Beard was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Like most people, Alyssa loves to sing, hang out with her friends, and go shopping. Unique
We all have stories. Some make us laugh until we cry. Others? Well…they just make us cry. If you have lived at all, you have likely experienc
As an adult, I don’t think I had all of the correct information about adoption and I’m sure that I wasn’t using the correct terminology. But,
Adoption allows for a wealth of topics on which people can debate. There are multiple sides to each topic and many seemingly valid reasons why one
Whether you are an expectant mother considering adoption for your unborn child or a woman who placed her child for adoption decades ago, one simple
How do you love someone you don’t really know? How can you miss someone you’ve never spent time with? While this can be difficult to explain, i
Making the choice to place a child for adoption is one of the hardest things any parent could ever do. It will be one of the hardest decisions they
A failed adoption is one of the hardest things a prospective adoptive parent can go through. It is also one of the most feared parts of the adoptio
If you are a parent who has adopted, I am sure you have considered what you would do if your child’s birth family contacted you. What would you s
If you are an adoptee and would like to search for your birth family, how do you begin? What are some good resources? With new online forums dedica