I was born in Haiti, where life is a much different experience. I have many brothers and sisters, and we were about as poor as you could ever imagine being. Sick, malnourished, no...
Adoption
Growing up as a diamond in the rough
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual molestation and assault. I am a 29-year-old woman, born in Oakland, California...
Fourth Mom, By Mary L. Phipps
This is the story of changing hearts and adopting someone who thought they were not worthy of being loved. It is written from a Christian perspective, so I hope that is allowed here. Young...
The Same Person, but not the Same
Hello. I am a 12 year old girl in 7th grade. As I grew up I found out more about my past. I am adopted. When I tell people that they say, ‘Oh I’m so sorry!’ or, ‘oh...
From Death to Life
I want to stay Anonymous. So you will know me as Carmen. I am a 16 year old mixed girl in South Carolina. I have been searching all night for a website to share my story and I’ve finally...
Encouragement for parents who have lost a child.
Now for those who have lost children. I know it’s the hardest time in any parents life. I myself have lost a child. I was 16 when I had my first baby. I ended up back with my...
Stop forced adoption its happening everyday
Forced adoption taking kids of mums and dads They will deem you unfit they will bully you they will knock your confidence down Social service dont seem to understand what they are saying...
Finding my birth mother
Being adopted didn’t give me a better life, but it changed the route of my life journey and I’d like to share a little bit about that with all of you this evening. One day when I was 8...
my shitty temporary life
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains references to childhood sexual abuse and assault. so, i have been struggling with depression. i’m not no...
From Abuse to Successful & Free
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of childhood sexual abuse. In a world where mental toughness is much needed right now, I would love...