Alex and Matt adopted their son through American Adoptions in 2020. Now, adoptive mom Alex looks back on their adoption story and shares their experience with American Adoptions.
In early May …
8
Jan
2021
Change of Plans: One Birth Mother’s Adoption and Reunion Story
It was the spring of 1986, and 18-year-old Marda had her life all mapped out. But then life happened, and those plans started to crumble.
21
Dec
2020
‘We Wouldn’t Change a Thing’: Jill’s Christmas Adoption Story
Adoptive mom Jill looks back on the Christmas that changed her family forever — when their daughter came early and they spent their holidays in the NICU with their newborn.
5
Oct
2020
Love, Loss and Hope: Adoptive Mom Jen’s Story
Adoptive mother Jen shares her story of love and loss — and how American Adoptions helped her husband become a dad before his tragic passing.
3
Jul
2020
‘Meant to Be’: Lorri’s Adoption Story
Lori Antosz Benson, birth mother, shares her adoption placement and reunion story.
11
May
2020
‘Something I Am Proud Of’ — A Birth Mother’s Story
When birth mom Erika reached out to tell her story, we were honored to share it on our blog. With Mother’s Day still on our minds, we urge everyone to read her story.
27
Apr
2020
3 Signs You Are Ready to Share Your Adoption Story
Your adoption story is powerful. It can be an inspiration for others and bring much-needed awareness to adoption. But, it’s also very personal. Are you ready to share your journey?
6
Apr
2020
I’m Adopted, and I’m a Social Worker at an Adoption Agency: Jenna’s Story
Jenna, an adoptee, is a social worker who works with pregnant women who are considering adoption. She shares some of her views on her job and her experiences as it relates to her own adoption.
3
Apr
2020
My Birth Parent Search and Reunion: Jenna’s Story
Jenna, who grew up in a closed adoption, talks about her adoption experience, and how she recently found and connected with her birth parents.
30
Mar
2020
My Life as an Adoptee: Jenna’s Story
Jenna is a social worker at American Adoptions and an adoptee who grew up in a closed adoption. She works with pregnant women who are considering adoption. She’s also recently reunited with her birth parents. This is her adoption story.