From Teen Pregnancy to Advocacy: One Woman's Journey Through Adoption and Healing

Host Dave Roberts interviews Tina Amoroso, former employee of Real Options, a nonprofit supporting people facing unplanned pregnancies and reproductive loss. Tina recounts growing up in a strict Catholic Filipino household, becoming pregnant at 15, hiding it, facing bullying, and attempting to obtain an abortion but being turned away due to gestational age and medical complications. Sent to relatives to give birth in secret and plan a closed adoption, she initially tried to parent, then placed her son, Eric, with adoptive parents she trusted; the adoption became open, leading to an ongoing relationship and shared family connection. Tina explains Real Options’ mission of prevention in schools, services for men and women (testing, counseling, prenatal support, supplies, insurance help, and hope/healing), and cites over 7,000 lives safeguarded in 2024. She emphasizes self-love, transparency, community, and offering resources.Tina’s Bio and Contact InformationTina Amoroso grew up in a loving family shaped by the courage and sacrifice of her parents, who migrated from the Philippines at the age of 15 in search of a better life and greater opportunities for their family in the United States. Their resilience and dedication deeply influenced Tina’s values and passion for serving others.Today, Tina works for a city in the Bay Area, and during her personal time, serves as a speaker using her story to inspire hope, compassion, and support for life and adoption. Connect with Tina via email : [email protected] connect with Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com