When it comes to adoption, there are many misconceptions about birth parents and their families. I know that as we have gone through the process, I have gained immense respect for these women and men who choose to place their babies. (BTW: I may have mentioned it before, but instead of saying that a woman gave up her baby, it’s always more appropriate to say that she placed her baby.) As we have listened to many of these women, and occasionally, men speak, I’ve learned that very rarely does a woman place a baby because her pregnancy is inconvenient or because she is being forced to. Today, it’s almost easier in the short term for a woman to keep her baby. Birth parents who choose to place their babies for adoption do so because they can see the big picture and they know that ultimately they are giving their baby more when they place their baby for adoption. But that doesn’t make the choice much easier. Placing a baby is the most generous sacrifice anyone can make.
This month’s issue of the Ensign has a fabulous article about adoption from the perspective of the birth family. If you haven’t had a chance to read it, you should go read it now. You never know when you’ll associate with a couple in a position to place a baby and reading this article will help you be more sensitive to their needs and situation.
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Just be sure you have some tissues handy...I just cried and cried through reading those stories! It reminds me of the essays at the end of "For the Love of a Child" which is also a great book!
I loved this article. And I agree, giving (yes, I said give not place) your baby up is the ultimate sacrifice. Having had a baby of my own, I can't imagine how difficult it would be. So glad there are people out there who have the courage to do it.
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