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There are a lot of assumptions about birth mothers that do not reflect the reality of their experiences.

Behind every adoption story is a person navigating complex emotions, difficult circumstances, and deeply personal decisions that are rarely understood from the outside.

These are just a few of the misconceptions we often hear, and the truths that birth moms share in their own words.

What is something you wish more people understood being a birth mom? ❤️


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Adoption stories don’t end at placement.

For many birth moms, the years afterward hold grief, growth, questions, healing, reconnection, boundaries, love, and relationships that continue to evolve over time.

Every experience is different. Some relationships are close. Some are complicated. Some are still unfolding. But birth moms deserve space to speak honestly about what life after placement has really looked like for them.

Visit our website for more stories from birth moms. ❤️ https://www.bravelove.org/stories/

Birth mothers are not a stereotype.

Adoption is not simple.

And love is never one-dimensional.

We believe stories change everything.

Learn more and explore real experiences at www.BraveLove.org ❤️

"The decision to place a child for adoption is one of the most profound and emotional choices a mother can make. It’s a unique kind of grief that often lives quietly in the background, misunderstood by many. It is not the absence of love that drives this decision, but the overwhelming presence of it—a love so deep, it’s willing to let go." - Kazlyn, Birth Mom & Adoptee⁠
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Read more of Kazlyn's powerful story on the website. https://www.bravelove.org/stories/love-grief-adoption/

If you are in the Fargo, ND area, we would love for you to attend a pop-up birth mom dinner happening on Saturday, June 13th!

Visit https://www.bravelove.org/birth-mom-dinners/ to learn more and RSVP today! ❤️

"I LOVE that BraveLove hosts these dinners! One of these dinners was my first experience after so many years following placement of connecting with other birth moms as a group and sharing our stories. I felt seen and supported and still do. Thank you!" - Janis, Birth Mom

Thank you for sharing your experiences from the Spring Birth Mom Dinners with us! We love hearing your stories of connection and community. This is what it is all about! Our fall dinners will be here before you know it so stay tuned for dates. If you are interested in hosting a future dinner, please email [email protected] for more information!

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Why is it important for birth mothers to share their stories? Our hope is that by sharing more stories will help change the narrative around adoption. ❤️⁠
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If you have a story connected to adoption, we would love to share it with the BraveLove community. Visit our website to learn more and submit your story! https://www.bravelove.org/share-your-story/

We were honored to learn that BraveLove is now listed as a national resource on Moms.gov, a newly launched website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designed to support women through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.

The site provides information on a wide range of topics—including adoption—and connects women to organizations that offer education and support.

To see BraveLove included among these resources is both encouraging and humbling. It reflects the importance of ensuring women have access to honest information about adoption and the support they need both before and long after placement.

At BraveLove, we believe every woman deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as she navigates her unique journey. We are grateful for opportunities like this to help more women discover that they do not have to walk this road alone. ❤️

We recently had the honor of working with the talented on a photography project with some incredible birth moms. ❤️ Here are a few behind the scenes photos from the shoot. We can't wait to share more from these strong and courageous women!

Birth moms, you are not alone. ❤️

If you are in need of resources or support, please visit https://www.bravelove.org/birth-moms/.