April 8, 2019
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Adoption Advocates, Adoption Stories, Adoptive Parents Resources, Videos
Birthmom & parents’ story
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Adoption Stories
April 8, 2019
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Adoption Advocates, Adoption Stories, Birth Parents Resources, Videos
Paula’s story
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April 4, 2019
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Adoption Stories, Adoptive Parents
5 Misconceptions of Adoption
There are so many misconceptions regarding adoption. Mostly, those around us are simply unaware and uneducated about the topic. In the past, society has not always celebrated this occurrence or recognized that families are now made in so many different ways. We’re evolving from decades of living in a society that only recognized the “traditional” family and way of life. The concept of families is...
April 4, 2019
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Adoption Stories, Adoptive Parents
When Adoption Doesn’t Go As Planned
My family just experienced a failed adoption. Many people in the adoption community somewhat balk at the term “failed adoption” because they believe it’s disrespectful to the parents who have bravely decided to parent instead of placing their child with an adoptive family. This is understandable. However, I can tell you first hand that it very much feels like a devastating failure for the hopeful...
March 14, 2019
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Adoption Stories, Birth Parents
My Adoption Plan
As most adoption stories goes I was told I could not have kids or it would be really hard to have kids. To my shock when that little plus sign popped up. Never in my life time did I think I would ever have an unplanned pregnancy. I thought I would defiantly need to try to have a baby, especially with me being on birth...
March 14, 2019
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Adoption Stories, Birth Parents
Adoption VS Abortion
When I was pregnant considering adoption I had no idea where to even start. I knew almost nothing about adoption. It kind of all felt like dead ends. I had no one on my side, I really only had my mother’s support. That was about it. I had a friend tell me I should do an abortion. Her reasoning was that I wouldn’t have to...
February 21, 2019
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Adoption Stories, Adoptive Parents, Parenting
Adoption: Remembering the Miracle
“Time and experience have taught me a priceless lesson: Any child you take for your own becomes your own if you give of yourself to that child. I have borne two children and had seven others by adoption, and they are all my children, equally beloved and precious.” --Dale Evans, Singer, Actress Most of us yearn for the opportunity to hold the title of mommy and...
November 30, 2018
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Adoption Stories, Adoptive Parents, Adoptive Parents Resources
6 Ways to Care for Drug-Exposed Child
In adoption, drug exposure is common. It sounds incredibly scary and overwhelming to be open to situations that involve drug use. You’ll hear of all the risks and possible long-term effects. You’ll think about all the health risks. You’ll think about how that child may be more likely to develop unhealthy habits or addictions as they age. You’ll feel like you’re not equipped to deal...
June 4, 2018
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Adoption Stories, Adoptive Parents, Birth Parents
A Pledge to my Children’s Birthmothers
Whew, this is a big one. I’m already tearing up just from typing the title of this article. I feel overwhelmed by gratitude and weighed down by immense pressure all at the same time. Let me explain. I can’t fully grasp the depths of adoption even after I’ve adopted twice (and on the journey to do it a third time). Because the emotions, the biology, the...
June 4, 2018
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Adoption Stories, Adoptive Parents
Why We Said Yes to Adoption (and no to fertility treatments)
While I certainly know that not all people choose to adopt solely because they’ve struggled with infertility, I’d be a fool to think infertility isn’t relevant to adoption. Because the truth is, most of us do choose adoption after we’ve experienced years of not being able to conceive on our own. Many couples arrive at adoption after enduring much loss – miscarriages, failed fertility treatments,...