As a birth mom, I sometimes get really frustrated hearing other people talk about adoption. I really hate the language that is used sometimes. I hear things like, “I don’t see how anyone could give up their baby,” or, “It’s not adoption, it’s baby-selling,” or, my favorite, “The adoptive parents aren’t even the real parents.” […]
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If you opt to choose a family for your child, then choosing a family is one of the most important decisions above any other in the adoption process. Doing this will give you peace about your decision to place your child for adoption. There is nothing more comforting and healing than seeing your child happy,
Discovering that you are pregnant is a monumental moment for women and their partners. Women and men experience different emotions at this time, some are good, and sometimes those emotions may be shock or panic, depending on their situations. That moment when a woman becomes pregnant, she becomes a mom for the rest of her
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I really love hearing adoption stories from adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents. I love my own adoption story! Most of the stories I have heard from others, the placement occurred many years ago. Those stories are always, always stories of joy, love, and peace. Though I placed my son only just over a year
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Hey Everybody! It’s November! And that means…its National Adoption Month! At A Act of Love Adoptions, we celebrate every month as an adoption month, but November is officially the National celebratory month. In a month where we give thanks and are grateful for all that we have, we are especially thankful for the wonderful people
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Being able to place my beautiful baby boy for adoption has been one of the biggest blessings I have ever received in my life! Placing my baby in the care of the two most awesome people I will ever know is a gift. I have a peace of mind knowing that my son is loved
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My name is Skylar, and I am 27 years old. I was born to a very small and loving family. Growing up, there were 6 of us: my parents, my older brother (now 29), my maternal grandparents, and me! I now have three of the most beautiful boys the world will ever see. I have
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A birthmother recently texted her adoption counselor and caseworker at Act of Love Adoptions: I’ve found a family for my son! After a long search for just the “right” family, she felt confident that she had found them. This wonderful birthmother wanted to be sure that the couple she selected would keep their word about
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Each year the month of November is recognized as National Adoption Awareness Month. This is the month when communities, cities and organizations celebrate building families in a positive way through adoption. Particularly spotlighted are the numbers of children in the foster care program that are awaiting permanent placement through adoption. Throughout the month, there are
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“Walking into the doors of Act of Love Adoption Agency – as soon as you open the doors nothing but smiles your way – smiles and hugs. When they say Act of Love – it’s a lot of love…beautiful people with beautiful spirits. I never felt uncomfortable with anyone I met. It was a good
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