Hey everyone,
I just want to start off this blog post by saying that I have two sons, ages 10 and 6 that are in adoption, so while you are reading this, I would like to advise you to keep an open mind. Thank you.
Myth: Birth mothers are frequently teen moms.
Reality: Expectant mothers come from a variety of backgrounds, some are in their 20s or older and many already have a child they are raising.
Myth: Birth mothers don't love or want their children.
Reality: Placing a child for adoption is the ultimate act of love for a mother. It shows that she wants to give the child a better life than she is equipped to give.
Myth: If a birth mother hadn't made an adoption plan, she would have had an abortion.
Reality: Though it's impossible to know exactly what a woman would have done under different circumstances, most women view adoption as an alternative to parenting, not abortion.
Myth: Birth mothers would have been unsuitable mothers.
Reality: Simply deciding to place a child for adoption is a mark of a great mother looking to give her child the best life possible.
Myth: Adoption is the easy way out for birth mothers.
Reality: The decision to place a child for adoption is not an easy one to make and can be very emotional for the birth mother.
Myth: Birth mothers move on and forget about their children after the adoption.
Reality: Most birth mothers will think of their children often, if not daily, and today many birth mothers maintain contact with the child and his or her adoptive family long after placement.
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