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A Birth Mother’s Story: Placing Twins for Adoption
Here at Lifesong, we want to honor birth mothers who make the courageous choice to pursue an adoption plan. Today we welcome Guest Contributor Abbey to the blog. I was five months along when I learned I was pregnant. I had gone to an emergency room 20 miles…
The Surprising Reason I Chose Adoption | A Birth Mother’s Story
Placing my son for adoption went against everything I had planned for my life. I was 24 years old, working full-time as an RN, and I wanted nothing more than to be a wife and mom. So when I found myself with an unplanned pregnancy as a single…
From Scorched to Watered | Finding Strength After Placing My Child
Guest post from Eren Moore Isaiah 58:11 reads, “And the LORD will continually guide you and satisfy your desire in the scorched places, and give strength to your bones; and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.”…
Top Advice for First-Time Adoptive Parents
We recently asked for advice from our social media audience. Specifically— "What's one piece of advice you would give to first-time adoptive parents?" Individuals from all sides of the adoption triad—adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents—were encouraged to share tips.And we were blown away by the responses! You…
This Adoption Story Isn’t What You Think
Guest post by Donna Nicholson, LPC, from Bethany Christian Services Emily* was a 36-year-old mother of two and facing an untimely pregnancy when we met. Her story was long, complicated and, to me, a pregnancy counselor for Bethany Christian Services, very familiar. She came to me contemplating an…
A Miracle in a Misread Ultrasound
For many people in the world today, the future feels more uncertain than ever. We're plagued with questions like: "When will things begin opening up?" "Will our family vacation happen this summer?" "How long will our savings last?" Thankfully, in every season of uncertainty, we have every reason…
What Your Child’s Birth Mom Wants You to Know
We’re honored to lift up various voices from the adoption triad: the child, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents. Adoption is life-changing for everyone involved, including birth moms. Unfortunately, birth moms' voices often go unheard. We're grateful for Dominique White and her courage to share her heart…