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…
How to Tell My Child They’re Adopted
Secrets suggest there is something to hide.Why would you hide adoption from your child?Therefore, when people ask, “How do I tell my child they’re adopted?” we respond.You tell them about…
Maybe Every Lie Isn’t Dangerous: Why Honesty About Adoption Matters
I’m not shaming parents for the lies they tell their children. For example: Acceptable lie. “When the bedroom door is locked at night, it’s because Mommy and Daddy are wrapping…
Questions Every Birth Mom Should Ask, “What will you call me?”
What are you going to call me? Are you going to call me “birth mother?”, “biological mother,” or by my first name? If you are considering placing your child for…
Honoring Birth Parents: Celebrating Courage and Love on Mother’s Day
Honor birth parents. Celebrate the woman who carried your child. Honor them in deed and speech every day. This weekend, Mother’s Day weekend, formally honor this woman's courage. Regardless of…
Jessica Should Never Have Regrets
Jessica Should Never Have Regrets About the Utah Adoption Jessica lied to her mother and the rest of her family about her Adoption Placement in Utah. She had been hiding…