Vanessa’s Adoption Story
-Lived and Written by Vanessa Skinner <3 “Never in a million years did I ever think that I will be put in a position to have to put one of my children up for adoption. Unfortunately things happen in life that you can’t control and I found myself pregnant and I could not raise another child.…
Neither, My Darling — Neither, Just Two Different Kinds of Love.
Once there were two women Who never knew each other. One you do not remember, The other you call mother.
A Birth Mother's Perspective on Mother’s Day
I was one person sitting in a crowd of hundreds, secure in my anonymity. Then a seemingly harmless string of words shook me to the core: “Will all mothers please stand?” Sudden panic enveloped me, causing me to sink down into my seat.
Pregnant and Keeping it a Secret? Stop!
Confide In Someone Who Has Earned Your Trust
You'd be surprised how many birth mothers share a similar story that they chose to keep their pregnancies a secret for as long as possible.
Choose Someone With Similar Values to Raise Your Child
Chances are if you are at this point in your adoption journey, you may be feeling overwhelmed with the many different things that you have to consider when choosing someone who will be raising your child. What should you look for in a parent profile of an awaiting family?