Proving the Myth The myths around adoption are numerous and often unfounded from those who don’t have the facts and haven’t done the research. Lindsey’s story proves two myths wrong: it’s the easy way out of an unplanned pregnancy and the birthmother doesn’t love her child. Let’s explore these two myths around the myth of “unprotected sex” that results in … Read More
The Moment You Know
The Moment You Know Lindsey had just celebrated her twenty-third birthday; she was not in school, had a job, and lived with her aunt. She was out with friends, had a “one night stand while using protection, and the protection broke”. In addition, Lindsey only has one fallopian tube and wasn’t supposed to be able to conceive. Weeks later she … Read More
Your Child Will Appreciate Your Choice of Adoption
Your Child Will Appreciate Your Choice of Adoption After your baby is born, you’ll always wonder what they think of you. There are stories of children being united with their birth parents that are both touching and heartbreaking. Because the emotions associated with adoption are at times a struggle, but can uplift birthmothers of the fear for the future that … Read More
Is It Normal to Feel Guilty as a Birthmother?
Is It Normal to Feel Guilty as a Birthmother? Right now, about a hundred questions are racing through your head. “Now that I know I’m pregnant, what do I do? Who should I tell? What option feels right? Am I making the best, or the easiest decision?” Almost all the birthmothers we help have one of these questions, but sometimes … Read More