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Crystal’s Adoption Story
Hello everyone, my name is Crystal. I’m a mom of 3 & a birth mom of 2. I have struggled with many addictions since I was 13 years old. I was 28 years old and addicted to smoking crack and intravenously using meth when I was faced with my 5th pregnancy. I conceived...
“THE CHALLENGE”
"THE CHALLENGE" A poem about adoption the day our son went home with his Moms. Months of preparation are now a reality. We held him, looked into his eyes, listen to his coos, loved him And now...he is no longer with us. Yesterday was the worst day of our life, hands...
Birth Mother’s Day Blues
Will all the mothers please stand up? Do you have any children?" Mother's Day is almost here, and for many women, it comes with some unwanted questions and an array of mixed feelings. Women who are unable to bear children or who have had children who are no longer...
Navigating Grief and Ambiguous Loss as a Birth Mom
Adoption is often celebrated as a beautiful way to build families, but for birth mothers, it comes with a profound and complex emotional journey. One of the most significant challenges birth mothers face is dealing with grief and ambiguous loss. These emotions can be...
Why the Way You Show Up as a Birth Mom Really Matters
HOW you show up emotionally in your relationship with your child could change how your child shows up emotionally in the world around them.
Bringing Adoption out of the Dark Ages and into the Light of the 21rst Century
Adoption puts people into an experience that they have never before dealt with and leaves them there to integrate that into their everyday life.
Dear Expectant Mom who is considering adoption for your child’s future,
Dear Expectant Mom who is considering adoption, I write to you today with a very important message. It's crucial to remember you have OPTIONS. Take time to look into all the possibilities before you. Step away from everyone's options and check in with yourself....
Tis the Season For Holiday Triggers – The Adoption Christmas Story
During the holidays it’s really easy to be triggered and for our brains to welcome and try to relive past traumas.
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