Birth Moms Real Talk

Samantha was truly a joy to talk to about her Journey becoming a mother.Samantha is in an open adoption and spoke so openly about the challenges of determining the best option for her son.The voices of “ They “ seems to appear in many podcast episodes .Our minds have many facets of living the life of a birth/first/natural mother .Like many mothers, Samantha finds Mother’s Day especially emotionally charged.We think about the ‘ little humans that we bring into this world.Moms go through many journeys; all we ask is that “ They “ simply ‘ Take a Walk in Our Shoes “.We are so proud of Samantha as she walks boldly through her journey .

Kathie sent me an email after listening to my story on BMRT to share that she is breaking through her wall of brokenness, shame and trauma . Kathie talked about her not having a voice as a survivor. Words spoken to us in childhood can stay with us for life. Relationships depend on love and trust and endure only when both are expressed and affirmed.Kathie stood steadfast through all her difficult times to stay on The Road of Hope.Talking about our trauma takes bravery and courage . We applaud you , Kathie. Kathie’s account of her family’s lack of communication brought back memories of my own family.“They “ are people who don’t walk in out ‘shoes’ with their own opinion that sometimes have a ‘stronghold over our thoughts, ONLY if we allow .Kathie has turned her Pain into her Path of Hope.

Kate shared her story after a period of soul searching and faith to gather the courage. I was so pleased to hear from her again after nearly 4 years . she was ready to share . It takes a tremendous amount of courage to share our story of loss as a birth/first/natural mother . The trauma is real and our body keeps the score even if we don’t . Kate allowed her love for her son to overshadow any disappointment . Kate occupies two spaces in the adoption constellation as an adoptee and a birth mom. Listen to her share her story and the path towards Grace and Healing that she is on and encourages others to join her.

We talked with Tara, a good friend and birth/first mother who shares her story of facing the dilemma of her teenage pregnancy and deciding her path . Tara shared about her fear of telling her parents and her denial after the first pregnancy test. Tara found a friend and confidante who was there for her to give her encouragement and support . In the 1990s, Mother-Baby homes were prevalent, and Tara found her voice to make her own decision.Over the years, Tara described how she communicated with her son through their open adoption.Tara and I shared about the imagined fear of the ‘ evil birth/first mother ‘ that “ Society ” feared would snatch their child from the adoptive families. These emotions of leaving a ‘ piece of our heart ‘ with our children is “Real “, Tara talked about disenfranchised fear and the ambiguous loss which many people ‘ outside’ of the adoption constellation simply don’t understand . Tara is on her “ Path to Healing “

We celebrated BMRT 5th Anniversary at the 2026 National Council for Adoption Conference in Washington, Dc.After 5 emotional, powerful impactful years talking to Birth/First/Natural Mothers sharing their stories has been a Healing Place of Grace. Some women have told ‘ their secret after 20, 30, 40, 50 years. Thank you for trusting me with your story .We had the opportunity to meet fellow advocates for unsealing OBC , Rebecca in the Fight and Win in Virginia this year after many years. YES, Virginia is now pen effective July 1, 2026, for adult adoptees to receive their original birth certificate ( OBC) .We talked about “ THEY” spoke for moms not wanting to have OBC because of the shame and forgetting about their child. We think of our children every day in one way or another just like parents who raised their children.Rebecca talked about her journey as an adoptee and a birth/first/natural mother. She shares her unique perspective of navigating life and is now serving the adoption community as a social worker.We talked about our experience at the NCFA and hearing comments that were somewhat disturbing at the same time knowing that our voices needed to be hard in these roomsI spoke openly in a full ballroom that “ GOTCHA “ day celebration for adoptive family is “ LOSTYOU Day grief for first/birth/natural families .There was an audible ‘GASP in the room . Maybe someone realized this truth for the first time . Let’s hope it did. .Rebecca shared powerful words of “it is not the responsibility of birth/first/natural mother to heal the trauma of an adoptive family .Adoption must ALWAYS be about the child..The REAL Talk of this episode“Everyone has to Do their Work to Heal “

This is a Special episode of BMRT . WE had a very candid conversation with birth/first/natural mothers, Dana, Jesse and Jori about their journey.As I say , we are all in this together . We also have on the podcast Drs. Ashley and Paulina , who are conducting a research study with birth/first/natural mothers to listen to US. BMRT is in collaboration because our Voices have been silenced for so many years. This is our chance to openly candidly share our stories, our journeys of what we experienced then and now . Our Voices of hurts and trauma have been silenced for too long. I created this platform , BMRT 5 years ago to give us a Voice . We offering you the opportunity though this research study for the world to ‘Hear US’ . The First Families Project is a research study designed to hear the stories of families who have placed a child for adoption. In the first wave of this study, we are looking specifically at talking with birth mothers. We want to listen to your life story to better understand what led to the placement, the placement process itself, and what life has looked like since. I am asking all birth/first/natural mothers to participate in this research study . Click the click below to share your story , you deserve to be heard. As always , any mothers who wish to share on BMRT Podcast , reach out to be at [email protected] Tell others , post this episode to your social media pages and birth/first/natural mother Facebook groups . Don’t just talk among us , let’s talk to the world.“They” will not understand our path unless we share. To all who are willing to share, we are so grateful for the gift of your story. Please email us at [email protected] Thank you Ladies, Love to All of You Yvonne

Yvonne is H. O. T , Honest, Open, Transparent of the long advocacy fight on releasing from the vault , original birth certificate ( OBC) .Our voices, Birth/First/Natural Mothers , need to be heard and not silenced .Yvonne speaks about BMRT partnership with “ First Families Project “ by Dr. Paulina and Dr. Ashley on Life History Interviews with U. S. Birth Mothers.Grief and trauma is pre-verbal for adoptees.It is grief and trauma for mothers their entire life , the question is how mothers are dealing with Grief and Trauma .We like to say – There is Grace in Healing , the mission of BMRT podcast , approaching 5 years in sharing the stories of birth. first. natural mothers .BMRT is a platform for Grace and HealingMother’s Day is soon, what are you feeling ?We will have a special episode on the emotions around Mother’s Day

Cassy grew up raised by her grandparents wondering why . When she found out the circumstances , she realized the sacrifice her grandparents Cassy discovered they made to ‘ Step Up ‘ to raise her.Cassy discovered her pregnancy at a late date . Her mental mindset became a split in emotions on what to do . Cassy kept her pregnancy secret from nearly everyone .Cassy had less than 2 hours to choose a family that would raise her child . The fact that this was Cassy’s experience , “it chills my soul “.Cassy leaves this message to birth/first/natural mothers that “We Lead from Love” and this ‘ Love Makes Us Stronger than You Think”

Sherry shares her journey of experiencing the trauma, secrets and shame that most birth/first mothers experience. Her thoughts of denying her pregnancy and persistently saying “ I a not pregnant “. Once reality was made real , then there was the decisionthat she faced. Sherry spoke about believing there was “ A Plan “ . Sherry and Yvonne talked about the ‘ Real Talk of what birth/first mothers went through physically as we birthed “ small humans into this life “.Sherry shares the story of her journey and her life over the years with her daughter. Listen how Sherry shares her emotions through “ Loving from Afar” .

Anne brings a fresh perspective from her path of healing. She shares as an adoptee and a birth/first mother . ‘Children can not Process’ are her words about growing up. At the age of 8, she asked herself the question, “ How does this make sense? “ She talks about what she realized was her faith . Anne shares how she wanted to hear someone ask her if she was OK .She simply wanted to be seen . Anne describes her life as being ‘ Tossed into the Waves” Anne speaks to birth/first mothers with these words . “ Honor Yourself, Honor Your Journey “Anne talks about her book , “ Trauma Recycled” . Anne shares her Voicein addressing Trauma, Secrets and Shame

Laura grew to know trauma, secrets and shame as many adoptees and birth/first mothers do.We talk about the choice to accept the shame, continue the secrets and address the trauma .She shares her journeyof discovery of learning that she was going to be a mother. Laura leaves us with important information that many may not know.Laura’s reunion journey with her daughter is like many reunions , a series of emotional roller coasters

Kitty is a birth mom in reunion, and she holds a unique position in the adoption triad community. Kitty is an adoptee, birth mom, and adoptive mom. She brings a focused lens to all perspectives and shares openly how she is on a journey of healing. Kitty talks about a recurring family history that adds another layer to her story.

BMRT podcast has the ONY LIVE Triad Dialogue Discussion that brings a honest, open and transparent Triad discussion ( H.O.T.) to the public. We pull the covers off Trauma , Secrets and Shame in adoption .We welcome as our guests, Damon Davis, Host of Who Am I Really Podcast, adoptee and adoptive parent, Jennifer Dyan Ghoston, host of Once Upon a Time in Adoptee and Podcast , adoptee, Cynthia Rounds-McGuigan, foster youth and birth/first mother, Anne Peshka, adoptee and birth/first mother and Stacey Gatlin, adoptive mother.We hear the different perspectives of topics from the Superbowl ad on adoption, navigating relationships , managing the emotional rollercoaster of reunion and adoption advocacy of unsealing original birth certificates ( OBC), and raising our voices in our everyday walk of life .Birth Moms Real Talk is a platform since 2021 for birth/first/natural mothers to share their story , to share their journey . we are offering these mothers an opportunity to start your path to Grace and Healing by sharing your story on BMRT Podcast . Please reach out to Yvonne at info@birthmomsrea;talk.comWe are open to guests on our monthly Triad Dialogue who are adoptees, birth/first/natural mothers and adoptive mothers to join us , please reach out to Yvonne at [email protected]

Brandy grew up in a small rural town exposed to foster homes at an early age. She was a child of teenage parents. Brandy grew up quickly with the life circumstances that she experienced. She said she spent a ‘ Summer of Love with her 16-year-old boyfriend to learn going back to school that she herself would be a teenage mother. Brandy overcame feelings of low self-esteem to learn to know “What She Wanted”. Throughout her entire pregnancy, she felt “ She Didn’t Think She Had a Choice “

Lori shares openly what we as birth moms say in silence, “Reunion is Hard”. Lori’s journey shares her desires of her heart of being in reunion with her child. Lori is a champion in helping birth moms steer through the obstacles and “roller coaster emotional rides” of being a birth mom.

Beth’s journey started in a family that brought her many heartaches. She wondered how to deal with the many family losses, emotional grief, and trauma.Grief and trauma are not a simple process as Beth was told. She faced many challenges and “ She Made it Through “.Beth shares her view to society’s messaging regarding adoption.Adoption is a permanent solution to a temporary situation.

Donna grew up in a home of “Fear and Unknowns”. She faced the traumatic experience of molestation. Donna became a birth mother at the age of 13.Donna’s siblings escaped all the family shame, remorse, and guilt just as she went down various paths seeking healing.Keeping secrets prompted her family to tell Donna to hide in the basement or attic when visitors are not seen and bring shame to the family. Donna has realized that her life was “NOT NORMAL“ as she was led to believe.Donna now knows that she is Important and deserves compassion.“Secrets and Silence Keep You Sick “

Cindy shares her experience of being a 15-year-old birth mom living in the Midwest. Cindy had a ‘ different family situation “ as she describes her life.Cindy had a sibling with autism which translated into her being a caregiver.Family legacy was missing from both her mom's and dad's families. Cindy says she grew up on “ an island”.Her journey took her through many different scenarios with parental support.Cindy faced her fears of finding her son.

Nicole -We are Told to Move On … Not EasyNicole exhibited strength beyond belief as many birth mothers. Nicole experienced many losses from the age of 5, she persisted.Nicole’ resilience grew stronger with each trauma. She has built a relationship with her son in her open adoption.Now, she is in the midst of one of her Biggest traumas. Listen as she shares her journey

"Karen faced her 'own' birth secrets that she strived to 'untangle'. This gave Karen a unique experience as an adoptee confronted with finding her original birth certificate (OBC). Karen was passionate about the 'Real Talk' of adoption laws from state to state. She shared her story with passion, peace, and purpose. Karen had a straightforward attitude about societal pressures placed on birth/first moms in the United States. The essence of her story is that childhood experiences profoundly impact one's entire life."

Super Bowl LX airs on February 8, 2026 and is scheduled to air an Ad on Adoption . We had the chance to preview this ad. Cindy, another Birth/First Mom and I had a very transparent and candid conversation about this ad. Our conversation pointed out the glaring exclusion of the expectant woman’s voice , she was Not a Girl in the Middle , she was a Woman facing a decision.The voice -over shared what she would miss by being pregnant, not what she could experience by raising her child . For many years, 45 years for me , I was faced with this same rhetoric in 1973 , choose life and allow a married couple to raise your child because that would be ‘ Better”. The only sure thing is that it would be ‘ Different”.Let me be very Clear, my son had a good life . At the same time , we know that separation from birth/first mother is trauma. The adopted child has ‘ preverbal’ trauma, because they couldn’t talk , they had no voice or choice. I always imagined the scenario of a child being placed , not ‘given away’ that if a child had a voice , they would say , NO, I want my mother. God is so magnificent in the miracle of creation . We as mothers actually ‘ grow a little human’ , that 9 months creates a ‘birth bond ‘ that will never be broken , separated or not.Listen to this conversation and please share this episode and comment to me and others. Let’s Conversate and have a “ Real Talk’ about Adoption .

Sydney says she was a relative “ normal” kid whose family expected her tobehave at a certain standard because of her “ family influence” in her town .Early in Sydney’s life, trauma and grief entered her life with the tragic lossof her mother. . She then became the “ mother figure” to her youngersiblings.Sydney became a mother without family support as other first/birth mothersexperienced. The “family decision “ of adoption was the next step.Conversations or discussions about this ‘life-changing” decision were notan option for Sydney .Sydney’s journey in placement of her son was challenging . Sydney spokeof being an “ A “ student in school and upon becoming a birthmother, herlife then was considered “ blemished.” We spoke about the stereotypeplaced on birthmothers living a “broken life.” We spoke of this simply “ notbring true “.Sydney is a shining “voice” in the adoption constellation with herprofessional work in public policy and advocacy on the current adoptionlandscape.

Shelley was very engaging as she talked about explored “it” with her “bestie” male friend. After three months, as a first-year student in college, she was overwhelmed to learn that she was pregnant. Her initial feelings were numbness, shock, and fear upon this life-changing news. We spoke about where she was, who she told first and all the specific details that birth/first moms experience as specific as time of day, what we are wearing, and the words remembered our entire life. Life stands still for a moment when moms receive this news.Shelley received “immediate support “from all in her life. Shelley’s college professor played an integral role in her life and placement of her son. We spoke about how “support” could change the scenario from one choice to another.Shelley’s reunion with her son was “Amazing “. The first hug with her son felt like ”Home”. The nature and nurture of adoption is “Powerful.

Happy New Year 2026 . BMRT Podcast adds a new perspective , a new series in addition to interviewing Birth/ First Moms journeys. Yvonne will be having group chats with moms as well as discussing the practice of Radical Acceptance with adoptees, birth/first moms, and adoption moms as part of the new podcast series .We will return with our monthly BMRT Facebook LIVE Triad discussions, and we will Launch BMRT LIVE in Washington, DC, Atlanta and Sydney , Australia in 2026 . Stay tuned to participate and more details.Our ‘ Hot Topics “ and “ Real Talk “ will be more engaging about the trauma suffered by the triad of adoptees, birth/first Moms, and adoptive moms.After 7 years of reunion with her son , Yvonne is in a place of ‘ Radical Acceptance” and wants to help all in the adoption community to find their paths to Grace and Healing .Yvonne has expanded her advocacy of helping with opening the access of original birth certificates ( OBC) by testimony in state legislatures.Yvonne is sharing her voice in new spaces, such as adoption events, retreats, conferences, congressional hearings, and on virtual and social media platforms.If you want a seasoned Birth/First Mom who brings a Strong voice and diversity in thoughts and perspectives , invite Yvonne as a guest .Contact Yvonne at [email protected] .Birth/First Moms , we want to share your journey , connect with us , you can share anonymous, your story is important.

Alycea was a teenager at 17 living on her own when she discovered she was pregnant. Though her independence and struggle in everyday life, she realized that she could not care for herself and her child,Alycea had an older sister to teach her life skills at 17 when most only start at age 21.She knew the realities of bank accounts, paying bills, working a job and surviving in life.Alycea has traveled the path as many birth mothers of riding the ‘roller coaster ‘ of emotions in building a relationship with her daughter.

Cathryn grew up in a very strict family. Her religious background shaped her youth. She described herself as a ‘ rule follower”. She felt she was “ in the way” in the home growing up.Cathryn had unconscious memories about giving birth to her daughter. Cathryn experienced PTSD while in therapy which prompted her to search for her daughter.

Shanae remembers the age of 9 and 1/2 so vividly. This time in her life was very challenging and brought forth many traumas that disrupted her life. This life-changing moment gave way to her ‘gift’ of writing her feelings in a journal. This was her “ coping” method. Shanae faced doubts of her ‘ truth’ by the adults in her circle.As an expectant mother, she faced challenges and vulnerabilities in her life. She faced the flop - flop of support from family. Many perceptions of adoption were from what she watched on “ TV’. She is focused on healing herself and her son. Shanae’s message to birthmothers is “ You Belong Here”

In a way, this is my own Birth Moms Real Talk episode from an interview with Damon L. Davis, host of the "Who Am I Really?" podcast. We discussed my reunion with my son after more than 40 years apart. I shared the loneliness of my pregnancy, my desire to keep her son versus against my inability to do so, the moment I came face to face with my son’s adoptive mother and the search to find the man he grew up to be.This episode first appeared in June 2021 as episode 154 of the "Who Am I Really?" podcast with Damon L. Davis (WhoAmIReallypodcast.com, @WAIReally).

Marisa describes her childhood as being a “tough life” living with her single mom. There were many “ life transitions she experienced at an early age without the comfort and love to deal with her traumas. Marisa lived life on the streets and managed to stay focused towards a better life.A Friday night invitation for pizza changed her perspective on life. Marisa “Found the Ones” who were meant to be in her life. Marisa shared “words of wisdom” from her life experience and her chosen profession.

Monica was adopted at the age of 4 months. Her parents who adopted her from a foster home in Alaska saw her resilience grow to become a “strong young lady“ who exhibited her “power“. Monica loved the attention from her mother, she felt the need to be loved. Monica became resilient to overcome challenges and became the “ tomboy” in the family.Monica experienced the infamous Alaska earthquake that traumatized many. Monica’s way of coping was to “stuff down deep inside” the dysfunction she experienced.Facing signing relinquishment papers after giving birth in the hospital was overwhelming.Monica is in reunion and states that she is experiencing her “destiny“ and is encouraging others to give themselves “Grace“ for Healing.Monica has released her memoir after eight years of work, entitled “ Practically Still A Virgin", which is available on Amazon and other book outlets.

Patience experienced as many, a childhood of challenges. Her family was separated in dramatic fashion. At the age of 16, patience learned of a maternity home through her mother’s church affiliation. Her journey to motherhood involved traveling to the home for birth mothers with strangers. Her experience , as she said was in many ways better than her home. Patience felt lost, still in love, and knew the trauma of her childhood that she strived to overcome.

Denise’s journey started with her own adoption and her first glimpse into trauma. She grew up in the Mennonite community in Pennsylvania . Denise and Yvonne had some common memories to share . Secrets were prevalent in the family. Denise talked about her experience as a Mennonite and the expectations and acceptance from her parents. She spoke about looking for love and her identity. Becoming a mom at an early age was traumatic and caused her to leap into independence. Denise’s journey was full of surprise connections. She talked about her heart’s desire.

Jeanne talked about her life growing up in Canada happily entertaining herself with her dolls. She talked about her anxiousness through her life facing fear and doubting herself. Secrets and fearing sharing the truth were sometimes overwhelming.Jeanne has broken through her fear to share her story for the first time. DNA and Search Angels played a major role in Jeanne’s journey.As all of us in the Adoption community know, “Reunions are Roller Coasters “.

Yvonne brings everyone up to date on her Sabbatical, Break, or self-care time.Yvonne talks about the roller coaster ride of 7 years in Reunion with her son since 2018.Transitions, Work, new DBT therapy journey, and all-around connection to the Adoption Community.Stay tuned for Birth Moms Real Talk LIVE coming to Washington, DC in 2025.Reunion is NOT easy, and we sometimes are tossed to the ground. Let us help each other.We are In This Together towards Grace and Healing

Jenny grew up in a large family with over 80 cousins in Kentucky. Adoption and foster case touched her family through her father. She spoke about 2 grandfathers and 2 grandmothers on her father's side, as the adoption community experiences with adoptive and biological families. As a teenage mother, Jenny was led to believe that open adoption was the BEST decision for her child's life. All Jenny ever wanted was THE absolute best for her baby. If that meant Jenny had to endure pain and sorrow, she believed it would be worth it. Jenny was an athlete in college and experienced different racial cultures for the first time. Jenny's story spoke of unique experiences upon leaving the hospital with her child and having the birthfather in her daughters life as well. After 32 years, Jenny shares about the realities of open adoption and the many complexities that comes with. Blessings, pain and the realization that JENNY was always what was BEST for her daughter.

Abby is a transracial adoptee as a black adoptee adopted in 1971 by white parents. Her family was interested in adopting another Black child but that did not work out.Her family were told by adoption agencies that a Black child would be the“Cheapest and Quickest “.Abby started searching earnestly for her “truth” with her mother’s dementia,diagnosis.Abby is also a Birth/First Mother and psychotherapist serving clients in the adoption constellation.Abby spoke about the “ Real Truth” in Adoption dispels the Blank Slate ,Nurture over Nature that she heard in her family .She speaks about her “ Dream Family” for her son placed in adoption.The Truth Always Prevails and we need to Talk the Truth about the Trauma

Carman and Susan continue their story an adoption plan is made . Carman shared of her unique and sometimes funny journey. Carmen “ Knew” what she wanted for herself and her child. She talked about the “ Fear” from both the birth mother perspective and adoptive mother perspective .Susan talked about being at the birth of Olivia , Carmen’s daughter . Susan has penned her memoir titles “ One Yes at A Time : How Open Adoption Transformed Our Family “.Birth/First Mothers look forward to meeting their child they have carried for nine months .Carmen and Susan had parallel lives intersecting to form an open adoption. Carmen spoke of “ The Best in All of Us”. Carmen and Susan “ Adopted Each Other .Communication is the Key to navigation of Emotions and Trauma of Adoption.

Carmen and Susan share their journey of life . In typical adoption stories, the birth/first mom and adoption mom may never have a conversation, yet Carmen and Susan had “ Real Talk” and conversations about “ their daughter.These two mothers grew up in different situations and yet started the journey to “grow and learn from each other “.Carmen was an independent college student providing for herself on the west coast . Susan had a Midwest life and journeying through school, work, and marriage . Their story begins when their parallel lives crossed.They both came to ‘an adoption plan ‘ from two different perspectives.An Honest , Open , Transparent , H. O. T. Conversation is what you will hear on this episode of Birth Moms Real Talk.

This story and journey continue with Katherine taking center stage , As you heard on Part 1 that Katherine was in the room listening to Janelle share. This itself is unique for a Birth/First Mom to talk openly and honestly about her placing Katherine in adoption in front of her. No secrets here .Listen and learn what revelations came out that maybe both Katherine and Janelle had never heard before

We welcome Janelle, Executive Director of BraveLove Inc , a nonprofit that has servedthe Birth Mom community since 2012 and her birth daughter Katherine who share theirstory that evolved in many extricate paths to “Growth and Healing” .You will hear the “ Real Talk “ behind the scenes with Janelle and Katherine who werein the same room together for this episode. Listeners will learn the story of how “History Repeats Itself

Kathy’s heart and spirit is the driving force of her mission to help to others who have lost loved ones. Kathy shares of her own loss and tells how she found freedom.

Ruby Lee grew up in a middle-class family in the Midwest. As a teenager, Ruby Lee started a bi-racial relationship with her boyfriend. Ruby knew that was unacceptable by the racist language used by her father in the home. She lost friends who didn’t support this relationship. The support she expected from the birth father upon learning of her pregnancy was not there. Ruby Lee kept believing, of course he will come around because ‘ he loved me’. She held onto hope. Her hope was failing as each month passed. The experience in the unwed mother’s home was still judgmental with birth moms discriminated against her as having a bi-racial child as they were judged also as unwed mothers.

Sharon came from a large family and was a steady support for her siblings. She was an honor society student. Sharon had a great adventure of participating in training in Washington, DC. after high school. Sharon realized her naivete when she became pregnant.Sharon shares her journey of becoming pregnant and making an adoption plan on her own … and then sharing it with her family. “ It was Never Spoken of Again “.Sharon went through life wearing “ The Mask that many Birth Moms Wore”.Listen to how and what prompted her to “Remove her Mask”.

Rebekkah’s childhood was a lifestyle of many twists and turns, She experienced adoption first hand when she was adopted by her step- father.She talked about how it felt to receive her second birth certificate, it was even a different color. In college, Rebekkah developed her independent spirit. Her move to Atlanta gave her the direction to find her true passion. Upon learning of her pregnancy, she realized her family would not be a support for her.Her fortitude and perseverance gave her purpose.

As soon as Laura announced to her parents that she was pregnant, she was driven on a late-night ride to a military base where her father confronted the birth father. Laura’s childhood convinced her that her knight will come for her on a white horse to rescue her.Laura held onto this ray of hope believing that her family will support her. In her mind, she said, of course, they will, they are her family. Laura felt like a ‘criminal’ when her family and friends found out about her unwed pregnancy. This was simply how it was in the 60s and 70s. if you were an unwed mother, that was the worst thing that you could ever do. Birth moms were hidden because of the secrets and shame in adoption. 

Vicky is a birth mom who experienced a challenging childhood like many others. Vicky found out through her journey that “Love Has No Color”. Vicky talks dialogues that are prevalent in our society today.

Nicole at an early age did not have a stable home. At the age of 10, her extended family became her support. Nicole worked through her anger as a “mean girl’ as she called herself. He life became a love-hate relationships with her mother. After high school, Nicole found her ‘voice” to overcome a chaotic life as she became a birth mother to her son at the age of 19. Nicole at an early age did not have a stable home. At the age of 10, her extended family became her support. Nicole worked through her anger as a “mean girl’ as she called herself. Her life became a love-hate relationships with her mother. After high school, Nicole found her ‘voice” to overcome a chaotic life as she became a birth mother to her son at the age of 19.

Autunm shares her unique experience of becoming a ‘Birth Mom’. I witness peoplewhen they hear her story that their mouths open wide, and their eyes become large.Listen to Autunm share her experiences as a Birth Mom of “Leaving the hospital withEmpty Arms” as other Moms and the path of growth and healing that she is on today.Autunm shares about her open adoption with many blessings and lessons for BirthMoms and Adoptive Moms.

We talk to Madison about being Pregnant at 19 and wondering on whether she is truly a MOM. Follow Madison as she shares about her journey with family and how kinship became the logical answer to Madison. Birth Moms sometimes think that “ We are “Bad Girls” because of the “shame” placed on us or accepted by us. In the end, Madison finds her “Voice” to Say “ Yes.

Rosalie is a mom who experienced many life changes after becoming a birth mom. She experienced the “shame” of exile in her home as well as her ‘voice’ of a mom along with her daughter, Emily. Rosalie shares what helped her for many years before her reunion and speaks about “Hope and Expectation” and Forgiveness of helping her to heal.