I write an awful lot about my story both here and, well, everywhere. I'm used to telling my story. Not only do I think it could provide useful for other families, mothers and the general public but it is cathartic. Sometimes writing everything "out" of my head is the only thing that gives my heart some peace. We all need peace, let me tell you, if only for a few moments.

And that's why I am encouraging my birth mother readers to share their stories.

No, not here. Origins USA is "seeking the stories of mothers who lost children to adoption or had their parental rights terminated." If you're a birth mother, that means you! Good news for our birth mothers living in places like Canada (as I know quite a few who read here): you don't have to be from the United States to submit your story.

They are looking for stories that give mothers (possibly those considering relinquishment) an honest view of placement. Too often, mothers considering relinquishment are given a rose-tinted view of the grief and loss associated with placement. Personally, I had no idea the full effect that placing my child for adoption could have on not just that moment in my life but my future, my parented children's future and the entire lot of my extended family. I just had no clue the things I could experience as I progressed in my life. Did you? Have you been caught off guard by certain things? Emotionally or otherwise? This is your chance to help educate others as to how adoption can affect your life as a birth parent.

Please consider submitting your story. You will be given an opportunity to review an edits to your story (which means that you don't have to be the best at grammar in order to submit but it would probably help to have a handle of the English language, no?). Maybe you've been wondering how you could help others either avoid your mistakes or learn from your knowledge. This is a great opportunity!

Let us know if your story is submitted and posted!

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