Stories
A Little Hope — My Song for My Birth Mother
I grew up with music. My parents are professional folk singers and song became one of the most powerful processing modalities for me. This song, “A Little Hope,” is dedicated to my birth mother, a woman who did everything in her power to give me the life I have now.
Read MoreLisa Gives Thanks
We are so fortunate that previous guest blogger Lisa Greggo returns, this time sharing her poignant words about her experience with adoption and what she is grateful for. Lisa Greggo’s…
Read MoreHow Ann Defines Family as an Adult Adoptee
The Rev. Ann Gibert is the Pastor of the United Church of Christ, Federated, in Webster, Mass. She and her husband now live in Newton. In her spare time she loves…
Read MoreLauren’s Story: How Meeting My Birth Brothers Changed My World
Lauren is a hair stylist in Massachusetts. Recently, she was reunited with two birth brothers, and she has shared her heartwarming story with BPAR. An Adoption Story by Lauren, BPAR…
Read MoreFolk Singer Jonathan Edwards Shares His Story as a Birth Father
BPAR is so grateful to have connected with Jonathan Edwards, folk singer extraordinaire. Not only is Jonathan an incredible singer and song writer, he is also a generous, thoughtful, and…
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