Category: Birth Families

FAQ on Adoption Series: Grief and Loss

FAQ on Adoption Series: Grief and Loss

Birth Families

Grief and Loss Experienced by a Birth Mom Every birth mom is unique and individual regarding grief and loss in adoption.  If a birth mom has not dealt with previous losses, it is not uncommon for the adoption placement to trigger unresolved feelings of grief and...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Is Placement A Lack of Love?

FAQ on Adoption Series: Is Placement A Lack of Love?

Birth Families

Doesn’t placing my child for adoption mean I don’t love him or her? Placing a child for adoption is the most selfless act a mother could ever be a part of.  It requires a level of heroic strength to place the needs of a child above your own. It is only because you...
Birth Parent Series with BraveLove – Sarah’s Story

Birth Parent Series with BraveLove – Sarah’s Story

Birth Families

Adoption and Beyond is now a partner agency with BraveLove – A pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision – and together we bring you some honest stories directly from birth parents. The...
In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 6

In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 6

Birth Families

We continue our special series featuring birth parents with an interview from a birth mother, Rebecca. If you have not already explored the first five stories, be sure to read them as they show a wide variety of perspectives from birth mothers and fathers. Our aim...
In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 5

In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 5

Birth Families

Our new series featuring stories from birth parents about the adoption process continues this week. You can also read the first four stories, featuring thoughts from the birth parents separately and birth parent couples.  Today, we feature another interview from a...
In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 4

In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 4

Birth Families

Our new series featuring stories from birth parents about the adoption process continues this week. You can also read the first three stories, featuring thoughts from the birth parents separately and another birth parent couple.  Today, we feature another interview...