Category: Stories

A Christmas Adoption Story

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The Journey Begins Our Christmas adoption story began five years ago when we made that first call to Adoption Associates. We were nervous and not sure what to expect. Ashley and I had been praying for a child to love for a few years by that time, but it just wasn’t happening. Some friends of […]

Amber’s Adoption Story

When I look back twenty years, it seems like another lifetime. Maybe even another person. I was so young, and I was so focused on my plan – a plan that didn’t include an unexpected pregnancy. I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I graduated from high school and received a four-year academic scholarship […]

Adoption is an Option

At the young age of 21 I found out I was pregnant. The father and I were discussing the option of raising the baby together, but when I was about 2 months pregnant we broke up. I didn’t feel that I could raise the baby by myself,  and abortion was not an option. So, after […]

Birth Father: Know Your Role in the Adoption process

Suddenly, I was a birth father. What? When my girlfriend and I found out she was pregnant, we had both been well on our way down our own individual career paths. Not being prepared for this unplanned pregnancy, we both felt that our relationship wasn’t ready to survive raising a child. In addition, we didn’t […]

Adoption is Not Giving Up a Baby

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Blog Talk Radio Transcript – AIR DATE: 2.19.2019 “Kaitlyn’s Story – Adoption is not giving up a baby.” (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) The world tells Kaitlyn that she gave her baby up. That’s not how she sees it. Kaitlyn […]

Adoption For My Baby

My name is Emma and I chose adoption for my baby. It makes me proud to say that. When I found out I was pregnant, I was twenty years old, living at home, and I didn’t have a job. An unplanned pregnancy was the last thing that I ever thought would happen to me. I […]

I Chose Adoption

Blogtalk Radio Transcript: “I Chose Adoption”  (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) An unexpected pregnancy at a young age can be a real shock – especially when you find out you’re carrying twins. Stephanie wanted the very best for her twin […]

Plan Adoption

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Love is in the thoughts of many at this time of year. Below is a Valentine’s Day story about a birth mother’s love for her child. Teresa made the courageous and loving decision to plan adoption for her child. She chose Debbie and Rick to be the parents of her baby boy. David was born […]

Putting My Child Up For Adoption – Amy’s Story

I’m Amy and I want to share my adoption story – an amazing story of love. Love for the child that I became pregnant with at the most difficult time in my life. The love of her adoptive parents who are raising her. And the love and acceptance of the people who helped me through […]

Open Adoption in MI

Blogtalk Radio Transcript: Open Adoption in MI, parenting an adopted teen  (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Parenting a teen can at times be difficult. How much more challenging is it to parent a teen who is adopted? Join us as […]

Adoption For My Child

My name is Kara, and I chose adoption for my child. My child has two loving parents, a big brother, and everything she needs. I have the opportunity to see her occasionally, and her parents text me pictures and updates often. After the adoption, I finished school and even got the opportunity to go to […]

Amber’s Adoption Plan

Blogtalk Radio Transcript: Amber’s Adoption Plan, Air Date: 11.21.2017  (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Amber, a 34-year-old mother of 3 had plans to finish her college degree when she learned she was pregnant. The birth father was not in the […]

Detroit Adoption In MI

Are you pregnant and need help in Detroit, MI? If you live in the Detroit area, Adoption Associates can help! We have caseworkers near you to provide support and services. Every woman and every situation is different – there are options for you and your baby. We are here to help you decide which path […]

Giving A Child Up for Adoption

Giving a child up for adoption isn’t really giving up your child. You’re giving your child a loving home and a bright future. Read below to hear Erin’s experience when she chose adoption for her child. When I found out I was pregnant I was 18 years old. It was my first semester in college, […]

Amanda’s Story: What Happened After My 3rd Unexpected Pregnancy

My Unplanned Pregnancy I found out I was pregnant with my first child at 21. My second child arrived when I was 23. Only a year later, I had my third unexpected pregnancy. I was with the same boyfriend for the first and second child, but after the birth of my second, my boyfriend and […]

Alexis’ Story – Adoption Secret

Blog talk Radio Transcript: Alexis’ Adoption Story-Adoption Secret – Air Date: 9/13/2016 (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Alexis is an adult adoptee who shares that she didn’t learn she was adopted until she was 8 or 9 years of age. […]

Madison’s Adoption Story

Blog talk Radio Transcript: Madison’s Adoption Story – Air Date: 2/7/2017: A Birth Mother’s Concept of ‘The Most’ in Adoption. (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) The word ‘adoption’ stirs up a variety of sentiments, both positive and negative. Madison, a […]

Adopt My Baby

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Destiny’s Story My name is Destiny. When I was 19 years old I became pregnant. I was very scared and confused, and had no idea what I was going to do. At the time, I wasn’t in a very good place in life at all. With a part-time job that didn’t pay enough to support […]

Teen Pregnancy

My Story I was 17 years old, living with my parents, raising a child, trying to finish high school, and pregnant again. What was I going to do? How was I going to take care of two kids while still trying to finish school and hold down a job? This is what I was thinking […]

Amy’s Adoption Plan

Pregnant and Scared When I found out that I was pregnant, I was scared to death. I didn’t know what to do or who to turn to. It was the beginning of the summer leading to my senior year. I was 17 years old, and was living with my mom, step-father, and two older sisters. […]

My Girlfriend is Pregnant

My Girlfriend is Pregnant – The Beginning of our Journey My girlfriend is pregnant, and suddenly I am a birth father. The term ‘birth father’ is a relatively new one for me. In January, when my girlfriend and I learned that we were pregnant, I began a journey that would open my eyes to a […]

Stacie’s Adoption Story

I was 20 years old when I found out I was pregnant with my third child. All from different relationships. My life was way off track. I wasn’t handling my present dilemmas – I didn’t need to create more. When I found out again that I was pregnant, it was the point in my life […]

An Adoptee’s Perspective – Erika’s Story

We have been celebrating National Adoption Awareness Month in November! Three beautiful videos were shown at our recent Fall Gala. In honor of National Adoption Awareness month we are sharing them with you. Here is the first one featuring Erika, who is grateful to her birth mother for the difficult choices she made.

Amanda’s Story

At the young age of 21 I found out I was pregnant with my first child. My second child arrived when I was 23, and the third at age 25. Only a year later, I had my fourth. I was with the same boyfriend for the first and second child, but after the birth of […]

Annie’s Adoption Story

About five years ago, I found myself in a very painful separation from my husband. During that time of pain and rebelliousness, I became pregnant. I thought it was a cruel punishment. I was already in a state of bewilderment and hurt from the separation, but a pregnancy was almost surreal. I already had three […]

Erin’s Adoption Story

When I found out I was pregnant I was 18 years old. It was my first semester in college, and the birthfather and I had been together for about six months. It came as a complete shock to me. I always thought I would be the last person to become pregnant. What a wake-up call. […]

Melinda’s Adoption Story – I Chose Open Adoption

“I chose open adoption”. “My mom got mad at me, adoption is something we just don’t do in our family”. Listen as this birth mother shares her story of making an adoption plan and watching her family come together to support her decision. Within Melinda’s family they are known for adopting people in but when […]

Dianne’s Adoption Story

My name is Dianne. I’m 39 years old. I can’t remember a time in my life when I was more confused or more afraid than when I found out I was pregnant. I chose to release my baby for adoption. I had so much support during and even after my unplanned pregnancy. I was surprised […]

Nikki’s Adoption Story

Dear Prospective Birth Parent, Thank you for your interest in adoption and for choosing life for your unborn child instead of abortion. My name is Nikki, and at age 18 I became pregnant as a result of a sexual assault. Because of the rape, I felt that I could not parent this child, so I […]

The Gift of Life – Ryan’s Adoption Story

Ryan has never met his birth mother who put him up for adoption when she realized she faced an unplanned pregnancy. Now 30 years old, Ryan was placed with his adoptive family as a baby.  Ryan shares his feelings not only about his adoption, but the admiration he feels for his birth mother. He eloquently […]