May 21, 2026 | Birth Mother Perspective
Letter to My Mother I used to stare at your picture for hours, hoping you would somehow step out of it and wrap your arms around me. I noticed the sadness in your eyes and the wisps of hair on your face. I counted your fingers and imagined what your voice sounded...
Apr 21, 2026 | Adoptee Perspective, Birth Mother Perspective
Adoptee Perspective I have always loved listening to my mom retell my adoption story. I held onto her words as if they were the last ones I might ever hear. Little did she know, I was taking in each syllable, each deep breath, each pause; carefully analyzing them,...
Feb 25, 2026 | Adoptee Perspective, Adoptive Parent Perspective, Birth Mother Perspective
Every year we choose a theme to focus our blogs around. This year we want to emphasize storytelling and encourage others to listen to the lived experiences being shared from different members of the adoption triad. We all have something to learn from one another,...
Dec 19, 2025 | Birth Mother Perspective
Adoption often begins at a crossroads where an expectant mother is carrying more than most people can see. Many are navigating crisis, trauma, financial strain, or isolation. These experiences can distort how a woman sees herself, her worth, and her future. But when...
Nov 11, 2025 | Birth Mother Perspective
From the time they place their child for adoption, many birth parents dream of reunion. The idea of reestablishing contact or developing a relationship with their child independent of the adoptive parents, whether it takes place years or decades later, can evoke a...
Oct 14, 2025 | Birth Mother Perspective
No little girl grows up saying, “I want to be a birth mom one day.” No one imagines themselves sitting in a hospital room, facing one of the most difficult choices they may ever have to make: entrusting their child to another family through adoption. It is not a dream...
