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Why Peer Support Is So Helpful as You Think About Adoption

When you find out you're pregnant, the emotions you feel are complex. Feelings of worry, fear, sadness, and even...

"I just learned that I'm pregnant again...I'm already struggling to parent the two kids I have. Their fathers aren't...

When you meet someone new, they may ask: "Do you have any kids?" This question often comes as part of everyday small...

If you have an unplanned pregnancy, you have three options: abortion, parenting, or adoption. All three are decisions...

Bringing your infant home is just the beginning of your adoption journey. Every decision you make will help shape your...

"When I became pregnant at 19, I was terrified. Single, working full time, and taking night classes at the community...

When you chose adoption, you provided your child with many lifelong gifts. For most women, their reasons for making an...

It's normal to have lots of mixed feelings after you make an adoption plan for your child. Many birth parents get a...

When most people think of adoption, they imagine adoptions of the past when closed adoption was the norm. Society's...