12/09/2025
Adoption is a beautiful choice when life is too difficult to parent.
"Placing a child for adoption isn’t “giving up.” It’s making a thoughtful choice for your child’s future, even when it hurts. There are a lot of emotions involved, love, grief, hope, and sometimes guilt, but support from others can help you heal and move forward. Every adoption story is different. For me, knowing my child is loved and cared for brings comfort, even though I miss them every day. Open adoption allowed me to stay connected in some way, which helped, but everyone’s experience is unique.
If you’re considering adoption or know someone who is, please offer understanding and compassion. Adoption is a lifelong journey, and birth parents deserve respect for the love and courage it takes to make this choice." - Emmah, Birth Mom
Read more of Emmah's update to her story on the website. ❤️ https://www.bravelove.org/stories/emmah-update/