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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

I was adopted in the 1960s, at birth. Became a parent in the 1990s. My life journey led to self discovery and searching for birth mother. I discovered things about her and her life that answered the fundamental questions - where did I come from? What does 'home' mean?I am a co-founder of a healthcare start upFIND HIM HERE:https://www.mark-jamilkowski-author.com/https://x.com/RoadtoMoresco

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: I've been listening to your podcast for a few years! Our 10-year-old kinship adopted daughter has lived with us since she was 2 months old. For a variety of reasons, there hasn't been any in-person visits or phone calls with her birth mom (my sister). Communication has been limited to holiday/birthday cards and gifts.  My sister has schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Because she has been stable on her medications and her behaviors are typically within a somewhat 'predictable' range, we're thinking it's time to begin an in-person relationship.  We're planning on writing a letter to my sister to tell her our thoughts on all of this and establish some ground rules and boundaries. After she has some time to digest that letter, my wife and I plan to meet with her in person (without our daughter) to firm up plans, expectations, etc.  My questions are:What are some generally good boundaries to set up? How can we help prepare my sister for potentially tough questions from our daughter? (My sister is in denial that anything is wrong with her.) How can we prepare our daughter for all of this? How can we do this in a way that doesn't feel like we're wagging our finger at my sister and being 'above her'?  Resources:Working with Birth Parents for the Child's Best Interest (Resource page)Evaluating Risk Factors in Adoption (Resource page)Finding an Adoption-Competent Therapist (Resource page)Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

SummaryIn this episode of the Adoption Journey podcast, host Tarcia Smith speaks with Callie, a birth mom and founder of Talk About Adoption. Callie shares her personal journey of becoming a birth mom at the age of 15, the challenges she faced, and the support she received from her family and organizations. The conversation delves into the emotional complexities of unexpected pregnancy, the decision against abortion, and the experiences in a maternity home. Callie also discusses the evolution of open adoption and her experiences with the adoptive parents of her son. In this conversation, Callie shares her personal journey of placing a child for adoption and the emotional complexities involved. She discusses the importance of self-improvement, the challenges of navigating open adoption, and the evolution of adoption practices over the years. Callie emphasizes the need for a supportive community for birth mothers and offers advice for women facing unexpected pregnancies, highlighting the importance of exploring all options available to them.

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In today's episode we talk about 6 comments and questions that you absolutely don't want to say to a home birth mom or family! We heard these things as we prepared for our home birth and can say from experience that they are not helpful at all. Some things are better left unsaid, and that applies to commentary on someone's decision to have a home birth. In this episode we share 6 big statement/topics to avoid when you're talking to a mom who's planning a homebirth. While they may be well-intentioned, these are the things that don't help the process. And if you are a home birth mom, we talk about ways to address these comments and how you can deflect them like Neo with those slow motion bullets in the Matrix. Let's leave the fear and judgement out of it. Because we all know birth could use less of that. So steer away from these 6 things, please. And if you must comment then simply tell the mom how much of a badass she is! (that'll win you some brownie points) Offers From Our Awesome Partners: Needed: https://needed.sjv.io/XY3903 - use code DIAH to get 20% off your order The FamilyAlbum app: Share your family's precious moments with your loved ones + get 11 free photo prints delivered each month CLICK HERE. More From Doing It At Home: Doing It At Home book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vJcPmU DIAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingitathome/ DIAH YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pzuzQC DIAH Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/doingitathome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: I see that you have information regarding prenatal substance exposure. Is there information regarding biological mothers that hate their pregnancy or their baby, but carry it to full term and put it up for adoption? Are there resources that would address the emotional impact on the baby?Resources:Understanding the Birth Mom/Parent's ExperienceTalking with Kids About AdoptionRaising a Child with Prenatal Substance ExposureSupport the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

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With the fate of two realities hanging in the balance, Amazing Woman, Trevor, and her allies navigate parallel worlds and personal problems to try to thwart Adreena's plan before it's too late. And what is it that Snowy Owl knows, anyway? This episode is brought to you by Hostage Tape! Save 10% on your order by clicking this link! Find out more about the show in our Facebook group: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/MAWAM You can also learn more about the show at our Fandom Wiki https://my-amazing-woman.fandom.com My Amazing Wonderful Birth Mom My Amazing Woman S04E01   Anna Kat Waring (Amazing Woman) ····· Lena Garcia  |  Trevor Waring ····· A.J. Cruz  |  Beth Dixon (Mrs. Wonderful) ····· Aracelis Gotay  |  Ben Dixon (Mr. Wonderful) ····· Stuart Christensen  |  Adreena the Middle-Age Mystic / Adreena the Middle-Aged Mystic ····· Dreena Moran  |  Madison Goforth (Red Light) / Cherry Madison (the Red Rubber Ball) ····· Sophie Flack  |  The Special Agent (Olive Branch) ····· Nicole Beharrell  |  Dr. Craig Gregory (Dr. Calculus) ····· Ken Hallaron   Berni Bailey (the Astral Navigator) ····· Ellie Chua  |  Mindy Huntington-Wentworth (Mindy Marshall / Snowy Owl) ····· Kelsey Painter  |  Chuck Dalton ····· Paul Brown  |  Narrator ····· James C. Taylor  |          Produced by ····· James C. Taylor  |  Written by ····· James C. Taylor  |  Script Continuity ····· Ken Hallaron  |  Voice Direction ····· Mark Alan Bauer  |  Voice Direction ····· Nicole Beharrell  |  Dialog Editing ····· James C. Taylor  |  Sound Mastering ····· James C. Taylor  |  Music Composition ····· James C. Taylor  |  Sound Effects ····· FreeSound.org  |  Production Assistant ····· Ida Williams  |    This is a production of Hey, Daddyo Audio, in affiliation with Time Well Electronic Recording Productions, copyright © 2024 by James C. Taylor, all rights reserved.

In some sports adjacent news, Simone Biles birth mother is looking to reconcile with her daughter. Biles' mother is a recovering drug addict. Simone along with her brother and sister were adopted by her maternal grandfather and his new wife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Hump Day on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. In this episode, Da Brat talks about Janet Jackson revealing who she is related to during the Hot Spot. Outside of her core family, Janet Jackson said that she is related to Stevie Wonder, Tracey Chapman, and Samuel L. Jackson. In some sports adjacent news, Simone Biles birth mother is looking to reconcile with her daughter. Biles' mother is a recovering drug addict. Simone along with her brother and sister were adopted by her maternal grandfather and his new wife. Also, Keke Palmer and her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson, have reunited. Keke Palmer is also sporting a baby bump with people speculating that she is pregnant again. All of this and more on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast.   Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Question: I'm a foster-to-adopt mom. I have 3 children. Two have already been adopted, and we are in the process of adopting one. My oldest son, who is 5 years old and turning 6 in Aug, had parental visits, but they were terminated when the parental rights were terminated, and he no longer sees them. It's been a year since the last visit. My daughter never had visits and doesn't see her bio family, but I send the family a twice-a-year email with photos and updates. My current foster child, who is 4 years old, has once-a-week phone calls with his mom, who is in prison. My 5-year-old son is really struggling with seeing his younger brother getting phone calls with his bio Mom since he no longer sees his bio parents, and it's hard for him to understand why his brother talks to his mom, but he does not. Each one of my child's stories is very different, but my oldest one notices the differences and doesn't understand why they're in the same family but have different relationships with past foster families and biological parents. How do I navigate this as he gets older?Resources:Working with Birth Parent's for the Child's Best Interest5 Tips for Navigating Sticky Situations with Birth ParentsOpen Adoption and the HolidaysFoster Youth VoicesSibling RelationshipsSupport the Show.Please leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Summary In this episode of The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan discusses the importance of the local Ronald McDonald House for families with babies in the NICU. She also addresses what to do when an expectant mother stops responding after placement, the issue of privacy and using full names on adoption profiles, how to handle difficult information about the birth mother after the baby is born and so much more! Important Links mentioned in Today's Episode The Adoption Roadmap Academy - email "Academy" to ⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠ RG Adoption Consulting - ⁠https://www.rgadoptionconsulting.com/⁠⁠ "The Adoption Roadmap: The Four-Step Process to Adopting Your Baby in Less Than a Year" By, Rebecca Gruenspan⁠ Ronald McDonald House Charities - https://rmhc.org/ Chapters 03:50 Preparing for a Home Study 05:32 Special Facilities for Weaning Babies 08:40 Communication with Birth Mothers 11:22 Privacy Concerns on Adoption Profiles 17:23 Sharing difficult information with your child Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star review! THANK YOU! For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theadoptionroadmap/message

Hello and welcome to this edition of conversations from the A&F network.  In this episode I speak to adult adoptee and birth mom to a child who was adopted Anne Peshka. Anne lives in Florida and share her story of being adopted, the experience of giving up one of her children to adoption and two stories of reunion. It's a story that raises lots of questions and Anne is a remarkable woman in terms of her fortitude and resilience.  You can visit Anne's website here. As always if you've experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or professional and would like share that on the podcast please get in touch through the Facebook page, the app formerly known as Twitter or email us at AandFpodcast@gmail.com Listen/subscribe on iTunes here Spotify here Google here

Edward Di Gangi was adopted at birth in New York City. An only child, he made no effort to explore his heredity until, at age 69, a visit to a cemetery where members of his adoptive mother's family were buried stirred his interest.The above paragraph from Edward's website speaks to what Edward has been up to these past five or six years. We talk quite a bit about his search, and about his discoveries along the way. Website: digangiauthor.comBook: The Gift Best Given: A Memoir

Husband is adopted. Birth mom is cruel to him.Wife having afair after 8 months of marriage.What day is the Sabbath. We honnor the wrong day

In this episode of the Defender podcast, we honor Birth Mother's Day. Dr. Rick Morton welcome listeners into a special conversation featuring one of Lifeline's Pregnancy Counselors, Lauren Eddie, along with two remarkable birth mothers. Together, they discuss the significance of Birth Mother's Day, sharing personal insights, emotions, and reflections on the courageous decision these two women made to choose adoption. Join us as we celebrate their love, strength, and the profound impact of their choices.GUESTSLauren Eddie joined the Lifeline team in January of 2018, where she serves as Pregnancy Counselor Supervisor. Hailing originally from New Orleans, LA, she pursued her undergraduate studies in social work at Mississippi College before furthering her education at The University of Alabama for graduate school. Lauren's views her work as both a calling and a ministry, relishing the opportunity to express love and care for clients, inspired by the love of Christ. Brooke and Amanda are two birth mothers who embarked on their pregnancy and adoption placement journey with Lifeline by their side.HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services and its ministry arms.CO-HOSTDr. Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.RESOURCESBirth mothers are some of the most brave and selfless women we will ever meet. We want to surround these women with holistic care when they enter our doors. The Well is an fund that helps meet the physical needs of women in unexpected pregnancies. It allows our pregnancy counselors to not only walk with women through their pregnancy but to also help them cover rent, utilities, medical costs, food, transportation, and many other needs throughout their pregnancy, hospital stay, and after.  When we care for and meet physical needs, we also have opportunities to share about Christ and the hope and freedom of His gospel. Give to The Well fund, and help us care fully for women we serve. Pregnant? Considering Adoption? Lifeline Pregnancy Counseling offers free, confidential, and no-pressure services to help YOU decide if adoption is right for you and your baby.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICESThe mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. FOLLOW USFacebook, Instagram, TwitterThe Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | SpotifyThe Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify

Michael Knox is a returning guest, and after four years of listening to podcasts and interacting with his biological family, he has a different view on adoption. Coming out of the fog, he thinks is a real thing. Nobody can really define it, but there are things that he discovered that might help explain it for some people. The fact that after 25 years of sobriety, his way of handling it was going back to drinking was the wrong way to deal with it. Michael was adopted in 1961 in Illinois. He grew up with two younger sisters; 1 adopted 1 bio. His family moved to Southern California when he was five. He has been married for 38 years and has three wonderful children and two granddaughters. He worked in the television industry for many years and moved his family to Atlanta work on Olympics and never left Atlanta.Around 2002, Michael started running, biking and swimming one thing led to another and he started doing Iron Man triathlons. If you asked him to describe himself in 2019 he would say “A husband, father, grandfather & athlete”. He did both Ancestry and 23andMe out of curiosity and was never searching for family. there was a match on 23andMe and life changed forever! Now, he describes himself as ADOPTED, husband, father, grandfather & athlete.At years 58 years old on July 3 2019, Michael found his birth mom and maternal half brother and sister. With a little more research he found his birth father who passed away in 2011. He had 4 sons and 1 daughter. Michael now has a total of 9 siblings!Michael's first appearance was during Season 3, episode 44.Recommended Books: "The Girls Who Went Away"- Ann Fessler, "The Primal Wound"-Nancy Verrier, "The Body Keeps the Score"-Bessell van der KolkRecommended Podcasts: Adoptees on, Who am I really?, Adoption; The Making of Me, Pulled by the Root, The Adoption Files, Thriving Adoptees, Voice of Adoptees, Adoption Unfiltered, Unraveling Adoption, Birth Mom's Real Talk, DNA Surprises, Everything is Relative, and NPE StoriesMusic by Corey Quinn

The lives of today's guests are deeply intertwined. Jennifer Bracken's childhood was rocky. After a difficult home life and several tumultuous years spent in the foster care system, she became a mother to four children and her struggles with addiction led to her family experiencing the foster care system in various ways. Jillana Goble is a speaker, author, and advocate who fostered and adopted Jennifer's third child before fostering and reuniting Jennifer's fourth child. Over the past 15 years, Jillana and Jennifer have taken steps to build a positive relationship. Today, they live a mile away from one another and their lives are interconnected in a beautiful way. Their journey together wasn't always smooth sailing—but due to their mutual effort, courage, and vulnerability, they have developed deep trust and connection. In this episode, Jennifer and Jillana talk about how they've navigated the ups and downs of building their relationship, how foster parents can form connections with birth parents in a safe and healthy way, the importance of extending the olive branch early, and so much more. Don't miss this one! Show Notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/jillana-jennifer-229/ Get Foster Care & the Church free!

Tara shares her adoption journey, starting with living with her biological family until the age of 11. She then moved in with her maternal uncle and aunt, who eventually adopted her at the age of 13. Tara's biological parents had mental health issues and she experienced a challenging and unsafe environment. She moved between different family members' homes, including her grandmother's and her biological parents', before finding stability with her adoptive parents. Throughout her journey, Tara felt a sense of confusion and a desire to be with her biological parents while also feeling safe and supported by her adoptive family. This conversation explores the experiences and emotions of being adopted and the challenges faced in navigating relationships with both biological and adoptive families. The chapters cover topics such as feeling disconnected, guilt and confusion, the complexity of kinship care, navigating relationships with family, communication challenges, discovering biological family, understanding birth parents, the complexity of adoption, the emotional journey, the continuing search for identity, becoming a birth mother, the decision to relinquish rights, the impact on the child, the importance of early communication, the need for support and resources, preserving families and systemic issues, and the workbook on navigating adoption. The conversation emphasizes the importance of education, open communication, and providing resources and support for adoptees and their families. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tarcia-smith0/support

This week's episode is all about home births!Wondering HOW home births work or WHY you should have one?? This episode is for you: Gessica spills all the tea on the logistics of having a successful home birth.This week on the Learning To Mom Podcast, we chat with Gessica from Catholic Mom Vibes and ask her all our first time mom questions related to home births:- Why have a home birth?- What do prenatal appointments look like for homebirths?- What should you consider when choosing a home birth over a birth center or a hospital birth?- How did you have a successful home birth?- How to have an ultrasound done in home births?- How to choose a midwife for your home birth?- How does social security and birth certificates work for home births?Gessica has had 2 home births and is currently gearing up for her 3rd!------------------------------ IMPORTANT LINKS: - Sign up for the Learning To Mom Newsletter HERE:https://mailchi.mp/2dca1ad2573f/learning-to-mom-newsletter-opt-in- Shop HERE for adorable boy clothes at beauandarrows.com.  Get 10% off your first order with code: LTM10                   Connect with them on Instagram Here                   Connect with them on Facebook Here- Shop HERE for the perfect baby and toddler pajamas at peachydreamsclothingco.com.Get 20% off any order with code: LTM                    Connect with them on Instagram Here- Connect with me, Laila, on Instagram Here.- Get the List of Midwife Interview Questions From Gessica  Here- Connect with Gessica by going to her website Here.------------------------------------If you've been wondering the answers to these questions, then look no further- I'm here to help!- What are the early signs of pregnancy?- When should I schedule my first prenatal appointment?- What prenatal vitamins do I need to take?- Can I continue exercising during pregnancy?- Is it safe to travel while pregnant?- How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?- What foods should I avoid during pregnancy?- Can I continue drinking coffee during pregnancy?- How can I deal with morning sickness?- Is it safe to dye my hair while pregnant?- When will I start feeling the baby move?- How to prepare for a home birth?- What is gestational diabetes, and am I at risk?- How often should I see my healthcare provider during pregnancy?- What is the best sleeping position during pregnancy?- What childbirth classes are available, and should I take one?- Is it safe to get a flu shot during pregnancy?- Can I continue working during pregnancy?- What is a birth plan, and should I create one?- How do I choose the right healthcare provider for delivery?- What is the difference between a midwife and an OB/GYN?- How long does labor last?

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Do you ever question who should be at your birth? Maybe you're feeling like this decisions feels more complicated than you think it should be. Today I'm showing a confidence call I did with a wonderful listener struggling with this exact thing! Listen for the breakthrough at the end!    If you want to hop on a call with me to talk over a decision or have a question about preparing for your homebirth you can schedule by going to calendly.com/peacefulhombirth and click confidence call to schedule!    Applications for PHP are closing November 30th!   Apply for PHP today- https://forms.gle/eymHz8bb5CC5Sw9M8    Join our FB Community: Facebook.com/groups/peacefulhomebirth   Schedule Confidence Call: calendly.com/peacefulhombirth    Email Aly: peacefulhomebirthpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of our National Adoption Month series, we hear from Leah Outten, a birth mom who consults with prospective adoptive parents, about her top tips for building an adoption profile with expectant parents in mind.

Melissa Dyo always knew that she and her sister were adopted and loved her adoptive family. But a few years back, she realized that if she ever wanted to find her birth mom, that window was starting to close. President Clinton declared that November was National Adoption Month, and you're going to be absolutely enthralled when you hear her share how her search has turned out!

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Sheryl Proulx . Sheryl is the Executive Director and Social Worker at Adoption Options in Alberta. Sheryl is a mother, birth parent and advocate for adoption. We chat with Sheryl about her journey as a birth mom and how that influenced her career as a social worker and ultimately the leader at Adoption Options.  She shares the work she has done, the beauty of adoption as an option for people and how they work to care for everyone involved in the adoption story. Sheryl gives advice, insights into her own awareness journey and more. In honour of National Adoption Month the Unpacked team will be continuing to share stories around adoption for all of November. Unpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It's conversations with counsellors, leaders, storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!Links-Adoption Options-The Connected Child by Karen Purvis-The enneagram and adoption episodes - Enneagram JourneySupport the showUnpacked is a podcast exploring life as messy people. It's conversations with counsellors, leaders, and storytellers discussing the experiences of being human. We talk about the strength that comes from big messy failures and vulnerable moments so we can learn to live more authentically. Subscribe and leave us a review!Instagram:@theunpackedpodFacebook: @theunpackedpodunpackedpod.caSupport the show*music by Bensound

In this awe-inspiring episode, we delve into the remarkable life of Laura Ann Heaton Gray—a woman whose journey from a traumatic past to a triumphant present serves as a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of transformation. Join us as we uncover the remarkable story of how Laura Ann overcame adversity to become a beacon of hope and accomplishment in the world of entertainment. Laura's early life was marked by heartache and abuse, starting with a challenging beginning that saw her born to a heroin-addicted mother. Despite her tumultuous start, she was later adopted by parents who were unfortunately not the refuge she needed. Laura faced abuse at the hands of both her biological and adoptive parents, which left her feeling alone and abandoned. Amidst these struggles, Laura's journey took a significant turn when she met an older abusive boyfriend at the age of 17. Seeking solace, she found herself in a relationship that only deepened her pain. A pivotal moment came when she became pregnant and was coerced into an unimaginable decision. Broken but determined, Laura found a new path by joining Disney's Broadway tour of Beauty and the Beast—a step that would lead her toward healing and transformation. Years later, Laura's path led her to reconcile with her adoptive father and discover her passion for film. With the guidance of a remarkable mentor, she ventured into the world of filmmaking, founding Excelsior Entertainment—a testament to her dedication to quality, family-friendly content. Her talent and commitment earned her recognition, including the prestigious Filmmaker of the Year nomination with the International Christian Film Festival. Laura's journey from a place of pain and abuse to one of accomplishment and faith is a true redemption story. Her resilience and unwavering trust in God allowed her to find healing and purpose, ultimately shaping her into the inspirational figure she is today. She now resides in Alabama with her husband and children, a living example of how God's grace can turn a life around. Join us as we explore Laura Ann's journey—a narrative that reminds us that even in the face of the darkest challenges, redemption, healing, and triumph is possible. Her story is a beacon of hope, a testament to the transformative power of faith, and a reminder that the past does not define our future. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRe8SKwR/ Laura Ann's speaking page: https://www.facebook.com/Laura-Ann-Heaton-Gray-Motivational-Christian-Speaker-111606931578169/ Laura Ann's YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC92W00kXXR5PzCnx7tHBVig Laura Ann's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6018514/  

Reevaluating Beliefs and Exposing Racism in Evangelical Christianity with Harrison Mooney Growing up in an evangelical family, Harrison Mooney's life seemed like a carefully crafted script of faith and devotion. But beneath the surface, there was an unexpected twist that would send him spiraling into a world of self-discovery. As the only black child in a white family, Harrison's struggle to fit in took a toll on his soul. Little did he know, the very foundations of his beloved religion would come crashing down, revealing a shocking truth that would forever change his perception of faith and race. This is a story of a journey, a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and the power of unraveling the tangled threads of identity and belief. In this episode, you will be able to: Grasp the unique hardships and narratives of transracial adoptees. Investigate the intersection of religion and race, recognizing the profound influence that the evangelical Christian church (especially) exerted on racial identity. Understand the paramount importance of representation in literature in uplifting and authenticating marginalized communities. Uncover the significance and emotional intricacies in adoptees' pursuit to seek and connect with their birth families. Realize the crucial role adoptive parents play in affirming and supporting their children's exploration of identity and history.  

Laura Bruder works for Brave Love, a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision. Laura and I chat about the impact that creating an adoption plan can have for a mom experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. We discussed the emotions that birth mom go through before and after placing their child with an adoptive family, the benefits of considering an open adoption, the need that birth moms have for a community who understands what they have experience, and how adoptive families can honor the mother of their adopted child. This is a really important and necessary conversation. Whether you have adopted children, chosen adoption yourself, or maybe even know someone who made the brave choice to choose adoption, this conversation is for you.Show NotesSupport the showBe on a Journey of Ruth episode. Call 602-935-0369 and answer the final question we ask every guest: Since none of us are supposed to live alone, who has helped you along in your journey?Help Courtney with her upcoming book by taking the Discipleship Survey (for women only)Purchase Your Bible Journal HereSign up for our JOR Inside Look Emails Facebook | Instagram Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and a review and be sure to follow us over on Youtube!

A Transgender Birthmom's Complex Journey with Jack MacCarthy Amidst the backdrop of their conservative upbringing, Jack's path of self-discovery and acceptance unfolds, revealing the profound impact of a chance encounter with a queer girl at a Catholic youth group retreat. From exploring gender through the lens of art to navigating the complexities of their identity within the adoption community, Jack's story is a testament to resilience and the power of embracing one's true self. What unique challenges await a trans and/or non-binary birth parent? How can we best support LGBTQ+ people within the adoption community in general? Stay tuned to discover the chapters of Jack's remarkable tale for the first time in an adoption-specific context on this episode of Unraveling Adoption podcast. “I think what is difficult about words, labels, boxes, is trying to find the balance between too open and too closed. So a word has to, almost by definition, exclude something in order to have any meaning. But you also don't want people who are feeling resonance with that word to be left out, even if they don't necessarily fit the "definition" of it perfectly. And definitions are a slippery concept anyway because words really just mean how people use them.” - Jack MacCarthy

This is one of our older episodes from almost a year ago.  Anthony interviewed Rob's wife, Hope.  If you're new to the podcast and have not heard it yet make sure to check it out!  Description below:Have you ever felt the raw, visceral pull to understand your roots, and how it shapes your faith and relationships? Join us as we explore these profound questions with our guest, Hope, who unravels her complex life story. From meeting her birth mother at the age of 20 to the intricate dynamics of her adoptive family and her eventual spiritual journey toward Catholicism, Hope's tale is a testament to the power of faith and resilience amidst life's trials.Weaving through Hope's recollections, we explore her adoptive parents' struggle with infertility and understand the deep-seated influence of religion on her upbringing. She candidly shares the challenges she experienced while dating a Catholic, sparking a ripple of reactions within her family. Listen as we navigate her transformative spiritual revelation during her first Mass at the Cathedral of St Paul and her subsequent journey toward Catholicism. The discussion further delves into how Hope navigates emotional tumult after uncovering her father's infidelity and his impact on her trust in men.In the concluding part of our conversation, Hope recounts her poignant experience of discovering her birth mother on Facebook after a long, arduous search. We also revisit how her adoptive parents' reactions to her Catholic boyfriend influenced her spiritual journey. Hope brings to light the importance of a stable home life. She candidly shares the joys of female companionship and the benefits of social media detox. Join us for this deeply personal and engaged discussion that navigates the labyrinth of faith, adoption, betrayal, and the power of relationships.https://www.avoidingbabylon.comLocals Community:  https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comSpiritusTV:  https://spiritustv.com/@avoidingbabylonSupport the showCheck out our new store!

Want a smoother reunion?Reunion is often an emotional rollercoaster and we can get thrown off the ride. How do we get back on again? Yvonne  placed her son for adoption in 1973 and reunited with him in 2018. She shares a lifetime's personal experience. She also goes deep on expectations and shares what she has learned talking with thousands of birth moms and adoptees.  This episode is all about helping you navigate the tough stuff with grace.Here's a  link to her incredible storyhttps://birthmomsrealtalk.com/episodes/0-yvonne-i-felt-like-i-could-breathe-again-2/More at:https://birthmomsrealtalk.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068148750078https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyvonnerivershttps://www.instagram.com/birthmomsrealtalk/ 

Leah is a birth mother of 18+ years in open adoption and a mother of five. She loves to write and share her story. She says, “my adoption story is my testimony of Jesus' healing and redemption. Sharing vulnerably about the beauty and ashes within adoption, I want to inspire hope and show you how […] The post Open Adoption Story with Author and Birthmom Leah Outten : Episode 104 first appeared on Infant Adoption Guide.

Please donate whatever you can to help disabled children and their families! Your money is going to such a great cause! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/redditor Check out my “Not Today Karen” merch here: https://crowdmade.com/collections/redditor/products/redditor-not-today-karen-hoodie Listen to all my reddit storytime episodes in the background in this easy playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_wX8l9EBnOM303JyilY8TTSrLz2e2kRG Watch my videos in full on my YouTube channel (you even get to see my face!): https://www.youtube.com/Redditor This is the Redditor podcast! Here you will find all of Redditor's best Reddit stories from his YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our son Danny is graduating from high school in a matter of days.  Tara, his Birth-Mom, sure remembers this moment in her senior year when she was hiding a pregnancy.  Judy and Tara share a special bond over Music, Motherhood, and Adoption.Support the show

To celebrate Mother's Day, I thought I'd share a story you can only classify as a Mother's Day Miracle.Lisa Wright never expected to meet the woman who gave birth to her, but a genetic test helped reunite the two after more than 50 years apart in an incredible story fit for Hollywood.

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Hi, My name is Yolanda and I'm from Australia. I was born with a beautiful flame-like birthmark on my face- mom told me that God took more time to create me because I was that special- but what confused me was that she always made me cover up my birthmark with make-up. It's just track practice, mom. Is this really necessary? "Yes honey, it's to protect you from people who stare too much."I went along with what mom said, and even though I aways covered up my birthmark- she made me feel like the most beautiful girl in the world. I loved her to bits, and we had a very strong bond but sometimes, seeing the kids in school with their fathers made me jealous and curious about mine. "Mom, why don't I have a Dad?""Uh, he left us years ago. ""Why?""It doesn't matter. You have me now." Mom avoided the topic of my father like the plague and one day I found out why in the form of A letter showing that I was adopted. "You weren't supposed to see that." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One more week off for us, so we thought this was the perfect time to give a re-listen to Marianne's episode from Season One. Have you ever had an interest in adoption or felt like there was more for you to learn there? Her story will certainly move you. We will be back next week with an all-new episode on routines! Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcastInterested in becoming one of our members? Learn more and sign up at www.patreon.com/ridiculouslyimperfect Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @ridiculouslyimperfect or on Paypal at ridiculouslyimperfect@gmail.com If you have any topic suggestions or vacation stories, email them to us at ridiculouslyimperfect@gmail.com

The Main Thing: Episode 077 is one that we could listen to over and over again. Ashley Mitchell is one of a kind. She's brought her heart, passion, and determination to tackle the tough stuff for this conversation and we're so thankful for it. Ashley is a birth mom, bio mom, wife, advocate, and so much more. Her story brings light to the parts of adoption that make us uncomfortable, and that's precisely why we invited her to be on the show.  Take in her words, let this conversation settle in your soul, and allow it to challenge your thinking and what it means for you in your own foster or adoption journey. There is a lot of tough stuff to tackle, but Ashley takes the high-level complexities and brings it to a place where we can sit in the muck together with hope for the future and the children who we love so much.Episode Resources:Post-placement care for birth moms is essential, yet not universally accessible. Visit lifetimehealingfoundation.org for information and resources designed for birth moms on their journey of trauma and healing.  2 A.M. Connect:If you enjoyed today's episode, or know someone who could benefit from our show, the best thing you can do is leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. We're grateful to host the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast for a fourth season!Learn more about how you can support our ongoing work through our Patreon HERE.  As always, it's been fun! Until we meet again, remember, you've got this mama.

There are very few people who have the multi-perspectives and lived experience in adoption that Rebecca Ricardo has. Rebecca joined her family through adoption – this means she is an adoptee. As a young teen she placed her son for adoption, embarking on th...

Marissa was on the way to meet her birth mom for the first time, and David was on the way to hook up with his boss. We get an update from both of them!

Today, Heidi answers questions from listeners, including a birthmom who would like to hear more stories of birth moms who chose adoption, a mom overwhelmed by bad “news” around the world, a mom concerned about homeschooling and socialization, and a listener who is frustrated by the “conservative” choices in Pennsylvania. Lots to talk about, let's dig in! SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Whitney Furrh joins us on SWE for a really special conversation about adoption. Whitney represents two sides of the adoption triad; she is both an Adoptee AND a Birth Mom of an adopted child. As Kaitlin and Whitney discuss in the episode, it can be challenging to find Birth Moms who are willing to share their story of placing their child(ren) for adoption because of so many negative stereotypes and stigmas. Whitney bravely and vulnerably shares about her experience and has amazing insights that we know will reshape the way you understand adoption. Show Notes: Follow Whitney on Insta → @wtfurrh  So What Else Website Follow Kaitlin on Insta → @kaitlingraceelliott Follow SWE on Insta → @so.what.else

Nina Hendee and her son Kyle share their inspiring story of how God removed obstacles to reunite them nearly five decades after she had placed him for adoption at birth.Your gift will equip pregnancy medical clinics across the country with ultrasound machines, resources and nurses' sonography training so abortion-vulnerable mothers can see their babies and be moved to choose life. Every $60 you donate will help save the life of one pre-born baby through our Option Ultrasound program: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-daily-broadcast-product-2022-09-09?refcd=1465806Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/how-god-reunited-a-birth-mom-and-her-son/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Transracial adoption affects all parts of the adoption triad. We will talk today with a transracial adoptee and his birth mom and adopted mom. We will include tips for adoptive parents raising transracially adopted or fostered child.In this episode, we cover:Adoptee's experience with transracial adoption PreschoolElementary yearsMiddle and high school yearsCode switchingFeelingsIdentity formationCollegeAdulthoodReunion with birth familyBirth Father?Birth Mother's experience with reunion and transracial adoptionHer role in identity formationHer feelings on reunionAdoptive Mother's experience with transracial adoptionTips for adoptive and foster parentsAdditional Information:Kyle Bullock's Instagram: kb_2090Short documentary based on story of Kyle and his birth family and adoptive family. “Finding identity: Growing up a transracial adoptee” This podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the show

Marissa was on the way to meet her birth mom for the first time, and David was on the way to hook up with his boss. We get an update from both of them!

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9 years ago, Whitney placed her son for adoptionRaised in a Christian home, she was adopted herselfShe fell away from her faith, dated someone in college for several years, after they broke up they had one more fling and she got pregnantShe wanted her son to have all of the things that she had and more, and she did not have the skillset or resources to provide thatWe talk about how a lot of times people don't know what to say when it comes to adoptionShe now has an open adoption and she wanted to be involved in his life to correct any potential narratives that could come up about feeling unloved or unwantedShe became a believer during her pregnancyAcknowledging all members of the triadHow to be there for people who feel deep pain on mother's day“These people are humans and they need Christ just as much as the next person - so how can we make sure that we're honoring them and loving them and meeting them on their level?”What important words from today's guest, Whitney Furrh. We are wrapping up our four-part series for foster care month with this conversation from a birth mother. It is so important for us to include all members of the triad and we're so thankful that Whitney came on to share her story with us. Whitney's story is unique because she was adopted herself, so she has a lot of personal connections to this topic. When Whitney was 21-years-old, she became pregnant and placed her son for adoption. She wanted her son to have all of the things that she had and more, and facing the reality that she did not have the resources to provide that. We talk about how a lot of times people don't know what to say when it comes to adoption, and how important it is to acknowledge that all adoption stories involve loss. We even chat about how to be there for people who feel deep pain on Mother's Day. Our prayer is that this conversation can help us know better so that we do better.Connect with JamieFacebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE