Livin’ on a Prayer
It’s quite common to hear people voicing their prayers, asking for prayers, and sending thoughts and prayers. Whether it’s from the pulpit of a church or a shared post on … more »
Agency or Attorney?
Adoption is one of those topics about which everyone seems to have an opinion or story. If you mention that you are thinking about becoming an adoptive parent, you will … more »
Do You Have a Secret?
What happens if you have a secret? A secret that is so terrifying you know you can’t possibly share it with anyone? What if your secret literally has life … more »
And then there’s HIM…
Did you know that an individual’s fingerprints are formed and set around the halfway point in pregnancy? Those little ridges on the tips of your fingers are completely unique. No … more »
But What About Me? (Do grandparents count?)
“I know this is Taylor’s story, but I’m hurting too.” Have you ever stopped to think that becoming a parent involves a series of “the first time…” events? One of … more »
The Ties that Bind
“Your son would have brought much honor to your family.” There’s something about a pregnant belly that invites commentary, advice, judgment, and opinion. Suddenly, everywhere you turn, there are people … more »
Where’s My Maybe Family?
“And then I found a couple who seemed like my favorite parts of myself in two people. If I wasn’t going to raise her, I knew they would be most … more »
This Is Kind of a Big Deal…I Need a Maybe Family!
“My mom’s mad, the father doesn’t believe the baby is his, and life is falling apart. Maybe I can do this, but maybe it’s time to look into adoption.” Jessica … more »
I’m Telling!
The shock has worn off. You’ve taken a minute (or two or ten or a week!) to try to absorb what this will mean. You’ve decided there is no abortion … more »
Feeling let down again? Let the Adoption Support Center help pick you back up.
Promises, promises, promises. It seems anyone can make one, but it’s hard for people to keep them. You might have been thinking about adoption, even started planning to do an … more »