Recognizing Courage Podcast

Introducing Steven, a birth father who made the decision to place his son for adoption a decade ago. He candidly recounts his personal journey and highlights the significance of maintaining a presence in his child's life through an open adoption approach.

Introducing Tessa. In this podcast episode, she opens up about her personal journey discovering her pregnancy, seeking support from loved ones, and ultimately deciding on adoption for her son. Tessa's narrative serves as a testament to the transformative power of challenging circumstances, illustrating how they can foster personal development and resilience.

Cheyenne is a birth mother who placed her child for adoption fourteen years ago. Listen to her story about her decision to place her second child while also parenting her two other children. Cheyenne discussed the beauty of her open adoption with us all!

Welcome to Part 2 of "What I Wanted For You"! Join us as we delve deeper into Betty's remarkable journey as a birth mother. In this episode, you'll have the chance to meet Shawn, Betty's daughter, and hear her heartfelt account of the moment she discovered she had a sister. Get ready to be moved by the powerful tale of their heartwarming reunification.

Meet birth mother Betty. Betty placed her child for adoption in 1966. Betty helps us understand the differences for women who made the choice of adoption then and now. Betty explains her decision, who supported her decision and advice she gives today in a world where adoption is very different.

Heather is a birth mother who made a plan of adoption for her child at the age of 16. Heather shares how she found an adoptive family and through this experience was able to become the person she always wanted to become! Enjoy Rediscovering Myself!

Meet Lane and Antonia! Lane and Antonia are birth parents who made a plan for adoption for their child. Hear their journey when they first met, to making a decision of adoption for their child and reflection one year later.

Meet ReAnne! ReAnne is a birth mother who placed her child for adoption over three years ago. Listen to ReAnne share her experience raising young children and then navigating adoption for her third child.

Meet Gracie. Gracie is a birth mother. Gracie made an adoption plan for her son over 9 years ago. Hear her story of fear and struggle that ended in the wonderful result of everlasting love.

Meet Nicole! Nicole is a birth mother who shares her journey of the decision to place her child for adoption. Nicole shares her perspective of the choices women have when faced with an unexpected pregnancy and the healing through those journeys! Enjoy meeting Nicole!