Read the previous article in this series: My Very Visible Pregnancy Taught Me to be Open and Courageous There are numerous reasons a woman conside
“Can I Give My Baby Up for Adoption and Get Her Back Later?” Facing an unexpected pregnancy can be overwhelming, especially for teens.
You’re staring at the positive pregnancy test in your hand, racking your brain as to your next step. The knot in your throat gets bigger, and the
As a birth mother who gave her identical twin boys up for adoption 54 years ago, I can tell you how relieved I am to learn that the old phraseology
The decision to start the adoption process can be daunting. It’s a choice that will impact the rest of your life and the life of your child. As w
Thirty-three years ago, a woman met a man at an alcoholics anonymous meeting and began a fling with him. Shortly after that, she was faced with an
You can imagine that an unexpected pregnancy can bring with it a full array of reactions and emotions ranging, from extreme joy to extreme panic, a
Unplanned pregnancies can be an uncertain time full of decisions, one of which is adoption. If you are wondering how to put a child up for adoption
Finding out that you are pregnant unexpectedly leaves an expectant mother with overwhelming feelings. If you are searching for ways on how to put a
Have you ever been in a situation where you sat in the bathroom with your heart pounding and waited for what feels like forever to see two pink lin
There are thousands of stories about adoption – open and closed – that captivate the hearts of others affected by adoption. So how can
Texas is known for a lot of things—big personalities, big hair, and a big Texas State Fair. There might not be as much known about placing a chil
4 Reasons I Chose to Place My Baby for Adoption My birth daughter little R is my heart and soul. I think about her every single day. I’d take a b
When most women give birth, their child stays with them in their home. They grow up right under their noses and develop bonds that often draw them
Florida is known as the sunshine state, but that doesn’t always mean that every day will be cloudless. Countless individuals and families through
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
Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the most joyous times in a woman’s life. Some little girls practice taking care of their baby dolls before 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
There were several instances where my adoption story changed my understanding of what love is. Adoption is defined in the dictionary as “to tak
No. Adoption has long been a sensitive subject. From the stigma surrounding it, to the agony of making such an incredibly difficult decision, it is