Do You Have Any Children? A Birthmother Speaks to the Personal & the Political

Ask me "Do you have any children?" and I hesitate. In this piece I tell how I chose an open adoption and my ongoing role as a birth mother to my now 12 year old daughter. I write about the open adoption experience, the joy and grief of placement, adoption stigma, abortion and tough pregnancy choices.

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Rolly's Take

For the person who navigates the delicate dance of identity and motherhood, torn between joy and sorrow. This blog resonates with those who understand that family is a kaleidoscope, revealing beauty in complexity and stories that don’t fit neatly into societal norms. It invites readers to explore the unspoken truths of choice, connection, and the quiet strength found in vulnerability.