When you’re starting the adoption journey, one of the biggest choices you’ll make is who to work with. There are national agencies that serve families and expectant parents across the country, and there are local agencies that work within specific states or regions. Both can help create beautiful adoption stories, but [...]
When someone close to you makes an adoption plan, it can be hard to know what to say or how to show up. A birth mom’s journey is filled with love, sacrifice, and sometimes deep grief. Friends and family often want to help, but they aren’t sure how. The truth [...]
Self-care is a big part of the adoption journey. Healing takes time, and that means making space to focus on yourself. With adoption comes grief, but it also brings out an incredible strength within you, and carrying both at once can feel heavy. Taking care of your heart, body, and [...]
Adoption language is key because the words we use shape how we view and understand adoption. For generations, society has repeated specific phrases that carry negative weight, words that unintentionally create shame, misunderstanding, and stigma. Adoption has changed over the years, yet outdated language still lingers. When someone is considering [...]
No one grows up planning to choose adoption. It’s a decision that comes in the middle of an unplanned pregnancy, when you’re faced with questions you never expected to answer. So often I hear women say, “I don’t want to give my baby up.” What they may not realize is [...]
Facing an unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming. At Adoption Professionals, our team is here to walk with you every step of the way, whether you’re still exploring your options or have decided adoption might be the right path for you. We believe in providing compassionate, practical, and ongoing support that [...]
1.) You are not alone I know it can feel isolating. You walk through your days wondering if anyone understands, if anyone has made a decision like yours. The truth is, many of us are out here, but we tend to hold that love quietly. It’s sacred. It’s real. And [...]
I didn’t go into open adoption with a full understanding of what it would actually look like. I knew I wouldn’t be the one parenting, but beyond that, I didn’t have a strong groundwork for what open adoption truly meant. Looking back, I wish I had taken more time to [...]
1) I don't have to make a lifetime decision TODAY. I wish I knew that even though it feels like time is flying, it isn’t. Time is moving at the same pace it always has. What that means is, you don’t have to decide today. You can take a breath. [...]
“I would never do that.” “I could never place my child for adoption.” It’s a phrase so many people say, and honestly, I get it. Adoption is rarely someone’s first choice. Most of us don’t grow up dreaming that this will be part of our story. But sometimes, life circumstances challenge us [...]
