Dear Birth Mom, As My Children Leave, I Love You More
Dear Birth Mother My words are weak. When I think of you, emotions well up inside me. Emotions that have no words.Emotions that are so intensely filled with gratitude and an…
My Birth Mother Was a Playboy Bunny
My Birth Mother Was a Playboy Bunny Adopted children often have high expectations of their birth parents. As a small child, Katie supposed "my birth mother was a princess," heir…
Adoptee Adopting a Child–Unique Perspective
Adoptee Adopting a Child--Unique Perspective When an adoptee adopts a child, he comes to the parenting task with a unique perspective. This is Alexander and his son's story. His perspective…
Adopting Outside Your Home State
What is ICPC? How Do I Legally Cross State Lines With My Adopted Baby? Nothing compares to the joy of holding a child you’re about to adopt. It’s a moment…
Urgent Adoptions: Are You Ready for the Unexpected?
Brianna called Heart to Heart Adoptions' 24-hour line. When Wendy answered, Brianna hung up. She called again—then hung up again. The third time, she finally had the courage to speak.“Wendy…
Why Garrett’s Closed Adoption Didn’t Stay Closed
Garrett was placed in a closed adoption. His birth mother was 14 years old and not mature enough or comfortable with making connections with adoptive parents.When Garrett was 18 years…
Staff Cared for This Baby Until the Open Adoption
This space concerning open adoption could be filled with revealing human stories—stories that are as heartwarming as they are heartbreaking—stories about deep pain in the midst of joy. We don't…