Is Adoption the Right Choice for You?
Is this statement true for you? “I was never given information about adoption as an option during my pregnancy”. Sometimes medical professionals and crisis counselors do not bring up adoption as an option because they assume their patients and clients are not interested. Pregnant women often report they don’t consider […]
Addressing Concerns of Regret
Can you relate to this statement? “I was fearful that I would regret making an adoption plan so I didn’t really consider it.” This concern for regret is real, and not uncommon when you make difficult life decisions. Making a plan to place your child for adoption is one of […]
I’m Not Ready to be a Mom
Is this your experience? “I feel pressure to parent from everyone around me, but I just am not ready to be a mom.” Families and friends impact the decisions we make all the time. Many pregnant women feel enormous pressure to parent because of their families or cultural beliefs. However, […]
The Value of Family
The last two years have inspired many people to take stock of their lives, to search their souls for what matters to them. And what are they finding? Family is what they value above most everything else. For Good Shepherd, this has meant that people see ever more significance in […]