Adoption in one word

Adoption is often times a beautifully complex journey for
both adopting parents and the birth parents. It can be a time filled with joy,
love, and hope but also a time of uncertainty, lack of control, and anxiety.
Everyone’s adoption journey is so different and unique. When I think of
adoption, the word that comes to my mind is family. I have had such a positive
experience and my adoption feels like family. I asked birth mothers to think of
one word that came to their mind when they thought about adoption and here is
what they said. My hope is that these words will give you a glimpse into the
birthmother experience. Of becoming a birthmother and embracing our new role.
The good, the bad, and the ugly.

BRAVE

HEARTBREAK

LOVE

STABILITY

PAIN

FAMILY

HOPE

SECRET

COURAGE

STRUGGLE

BEAUTIFUL

SELFLESSNESS

SACRIFICE

ISOLATION

LIFE

SHAME