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adoption is love

Facing an unexpected pregnancy and curious about what adoption could look like? Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption is here for you. The Adoption is Love podcast features birth moms, adoptees, and adoption experts sharing real-life stories and honest insights, offering you a heartfelt glimpse into the adoption journey. Each episode is designed to empower and encourage you, no matter where you are on your journey. This is your space to explore stories of strength, love, and resilience. The women you’ll hear from understand the challenges of the unexpected and provide valuable insights on finding the support you need. Remember, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. "Adoption is Love" is brought to you by Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption, serving women in Oklahoma and Southern Kansas. Learn more at https://adoptionis.love/ or https://dpadoption.org/. If you would like to learn more about adoption as an option for you and your baby, please call or text the numbers below to connect

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    Nicole: My Advice to Women

    Nicole opens up about her adoption journey, sharing real advice for women navigating unexpected pregnancies and making the best choice for themselves and their baby.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Meet Nicole

    Meet Nicole, a single mom who faced an unexpected pregnancy while parenting her other four children. Nicole shares why she chose adoption and how it has turned into a story of love and strength. Her story is real, emotional and proves the hardest moments can lead to hope.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Birth Mom "B": My Advice to Women

    Birth Mom "B" opens up about her adoption journey, sharing real advice for women navigating unexpected pregnancies and making the best choice for themselves and their baby. She talks about her relationship with her son today and her views on open adoption.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Meet Birth Mom "B"

    Meet Birth Mom "B", a mom who faced an unexpected pregnancy as a teenager. She shares why she chose adoption and what that process looked like. Her story is real, emotional and proves the hardest moments can lead to hope.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Stephanie: An Adoptee's View of Open Adoption

    Stephanie opens up about her adoption journey, sharing her own experience of searching for her birth family as well as navigating open adoptions with her own children and their birth families.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Meet Stephanie

    Stephanie is an adoptee and an adoptive mom who shares openly about her experience of being adopted and choosing adoption to create her own family. Tune in to hear her take on adoption and the lifelong journey it has been for her.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Meet Kristin

    Meet Kristin, a woman who faced an unexpected pregnancy and chose adoption almost twenty years ago. Kristin shares the options she considered, and how choosing adoption turned into a story of love and strength. Her story is real, emotional and proves the hardest moments can lead to hope.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Marilyn: My Advice to Women

    Marilyn opens up about her adoption journey, sharing real advice for women navigating unexpected pregnancies and making the best choice for themselves and their baby.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Marilyn's Story

    Meet Marilyn, a young woman who found herself in an unexpected pregnancy without support from family or the father. Marilyn shares why she felt adoption was the right choice and the details of her experience walking through the process. Her story is real, emotional and proves the hardest moments can lead to hope.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Brittany: My Advice to Women

    Brittany opens up about her adoption journey, sharing real advice for women navigating unexpected pregnancies and making the best choice for themselves and their baby.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Rocco's Story

    Rocco is a 13-year-old adoptee who shares openly about his understanding of adoption and love for his birth mom. Tune in to hear his take on the experience of being adopted and his view that it is a powerful, loving option.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Tabry's Story

    Tabry is an adoptee and a recent college graduate who shares openly about his experience of being adopted and growing up in a multiracial family. Tune in to hear his take on adoption and his view that it is a powerful, loving option.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Brittany's Story

    Brittany is a single mom who, after choosing abortion once, knew she needed a different path—so she bravely found hope and love through adoption. Tune in to hear her honest story about facing tough decisions and discovering that choosing adoption can be a powerful, life-giving act.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Taleisha: My Advice to Women

    Taleisha opens up about her adoption journey, sharing real advice for women navigating unexpected pregnancies and making the best choice for themselves and their baby.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Taleisha's Story

    Meet Taleisha, a single mom who faced an unexpected pregnancy during one of the most difficult times of her life. Taleisha shares the options she considered, and how choosing adoption turned into a story of love and strength. Her story is real, emotional and proves the hardest moments can lead to hope.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Am I going to be ok?

    Adoption carries a deep reality of grief and loss—for birth moms, adoptees, and families alike. We explore the honest, often painful emotions tied to adoption, while highlighting the support and care needed.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    Do I get to choose the family?

    Choosing a family in adoption is an empowering process where you decide what is best for you and your baby—exploring profiles, asking questions, and envisioning positive future for all of you.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    What is the first call or text like?

    Many women share one of the hardest things in their adoption journey was actually making that first text or call to an adoption agency. Hear what the first call and text looks like from women who understand the unexpected.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    What is open adoption?

    Adoption isn’t a one-size-fits-all story—it’s built on trust and comes in different levels of openness, from staying connected through letters to forming lifelong relationships, and creating a plan that works for everyone involved -- especially the birth mom.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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    What is ethical adoption?

    Discover how ethical adoption ensures that a woman’s choice is fully respected, providing her with the support and freedom to make decisions about her pregnancy without pressure or judgment. It’s about empowering her to choose adoption if it feels right—and honoring her right to change her mind.Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming, and it’s okay to have questions. You’re not alone, and there are options filled with hope, support, and love.Adoption is one of those options—a path that empowers you to choose what is best for you and your baby. Whether you’re exploring adoption or simply want to learn more, we’re here to help you navigate this journey with compassion and understanding. Learn more at adoptionis.love.

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Facing an unexpected pregnancy and curious about what adoption could look like? Deaconess Pregnancy & Adoption is here for you. The Adoption is Love podcast features birth moms, adoptees, and adoption experts sharing real-life stories and honest insights, offering you a heartfelt glimpse into the adoption journey. Each episode is designed to empower and encourage you, no matter where you are on your journey. This is your space to explore stories of strength, love, and resilience. The women you’ll hear from understand the challenges of the unexpected and provide valuable insights on finding the support you need. Remember, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. "Adoption is Love" is brought to you by Deaconess Pregnancy and Adoption, serving women in Oklahoma and Southern Kansas. Learn more at https://adoptionis.love/ or https://dpadoption.org/. If you would like to learn more about adoption as an option for you and your baby, please call or text the numbers below to connect

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