In Psalm 139:13, Scripture says, “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.”This is such a beautiful reminder that God is the Creator of human life. This verse brings comfort to me, an image bearer of God and also a survivor of an attempted abortion. Abortion After Birth The …
Birth Mother
We fell in love with “L” right away. Placed with us at 17 days old, he had the sweetest disposition and the biggest brown eyes. Though his biological mother was struggling, the dependency court gave her a case plan with the goal of family reunification. What is Family Reunification? If you’re even somewhat familiar with the …
Why would followers of Jesus wait until a child is harmed before we offer to help? The church can offer parents options long before the struggle becomes too much to bear.
It is estimated that 45% of pregnancies are unplanned, leaving many women to wonder about the facts surrounding adoption vs. abortion.
In earlier generations, adoption and birth mothers were often looked at negatively. The language surrounding adoption reflected this as well. As adoption has evolved into a more open relationship that seeks to honor all, the language has shifted.
Just as with any holiday and milestone throughout the year, birth mothers need love and support during Christmas.
What do we do when trauma leaves us with feelings of rejection and abandonment? Are there scriptures for healing a broken heart?
Even in fully open adoptions, filled with visits and solid relationships, there are fears that every birth mother worries about.
When it comes to supporting a birth mother, there is not an “easy” option. Both parenting and adoption come with grief and loss.
It goes beyond the adoptive family unit. Adoptees and birth parents also live this lifelong journey of adoption.
