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Adoptee Stories

Real adoption stories from adoptees.

Rachel's Adoption Story Rachel's Adoption Story

I was adopted when I was 3 days old. I know that my birth parents loved me, and I also know that they did have a choice about giving me up. I know they did what was best for me, and for that, I love them.

Amy's Adoption & Reunion Story Amy's Adoption & Reunion Story

I was adopted at 3 months old. I was born at 26wks-a complete shock to my birth mother who was 16 at the time and knew that I was not to be born yet. She choose to place me for adoptoin as she had no intention of marrying my birth father, and raising me alone proved too daunting a task.

Scott's Story (Scott is the President of the Board of Directors) Scott's Story (Scott is the President of the Board of Directors)

My parents adopted me when I was 10 days old. Before I was adopted my mom had six miscarriages in seven years. My parents adopted me because they did not want to miss out on the joy only a child can provide.

Jennifer's Story (Jennifer is an Adoption Specialist) Jennifer's Story (Jennifer is an Adoption Specialist)

Twenty-six years ago I was given the most awesome gift, my family. I know it sounds odd, but my birth mother decided that placing me for adoption was the best choice for both of us. I still can’t imagine all she went through to come to that selfless decision...

LaTasha's Adoption Story LaTasha's Adoption Story

I am currently 18 yrs old and adopted at the age of 3. THANK YOU MOMMIE and to my biological mother- Thank you for at least giving birth to me as opposed to an abortion.

Sandi's Adoption Story Sandi's Adoption Story

For those of you that didn't know about my week I was a guest on the Dr. Phil last Tuesday.

Jackie's Adoption Story Jackie's Adoption Story

My biological mother was in high school when she was pregnant with me. My birth parents selected my mom and dad to be my new family.

Sheila's Adoption Story Sheila's Adoption Story

In 1974, my brother and I were adopted by a couple who were unable to have children biologically.

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