Integrity & Character
Be a person of integrity. Be a person with honorable character. That’s been the theme of my week as my son had multiple situations that...
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- Jun 24, 2021
- 2 min
Have Faith
I’ve been thinking about my own life, and the times that I made the most unfortunate decisions. What led me down those paths? In...
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- May 8, 2021
- 4 min
Mother's Day Weekend 2021
Mother's Day Weekend 2021 - (from the Director) The word "mom" was something I cherished as I grew up with the dream of being called...
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- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
Dignity of Choice
Today I am sitting here reflecting on the different expectant/birth moms we have worked with through the years with our agency. They have...
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- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min
Grief Is Like An Ocean
I have a background in social work and one of the first things we learned about in our schooling is the 5 stages of grief; Elisabeth...
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- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
A Love Letter
Love is defined as an intense feeling or deep affection for someone. This is what all great poetry, love songs and fairytales are made...
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- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
Advanced/Accurate Perception Takes Time
Ever heard the phrase hindsight is 2020? In essence it means if only you knew then what you know now. When you were in the middle of a...
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- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
TRUE LOVE… or is it?
Growing up I was taught that true and genuine love is doing what is best for the object of that love regardless of one’s wants and/or...
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- Oct 12, 2020
- 1 min
One Step at a Time
Ever wonder how someone accomplishes a major feat like climbing Mt. Everest, running a marathon, growing a successful business, or even...
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- Oct 7, 2020
- 2 min
Thank You, New Mom and Dad!
(From a birth mom who was on an online support group!) Thank you, new mom and dad... For sharing your lives with that of my child. Thank...
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- Oct 7, 2020
- 1 min
Hope For The Hopeless
I truly believe the key to happiness is hope. Each individual's source of hope varies depending on their own dreams and aspirations. Your...
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- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
Anxious? Find Peace in Nature.
Are you in a season of life that has you bogged down with worry and fear? Look no further than the world right outside your door to find...
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- Sep 8, 2020
- 5 min
Covid & Pregnancy
The classic 1984 book What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazelel has been a source of education and support...
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- Sep 1, 2020
- 4 min
All The Hard Parts Are Worth It — Nicole's Story
Images and Article Written by BraveLove Hi friends! My name is Nicole! I grew up in McKinney, Texas and I am a birth mom. I first found...
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- Aug 28, 2020
- 3 min
Embracing Hope for Equality in the World of Adoption
Social Injustice is a topic that hits close to home and a very personal issue with Hope Embraced and our team. Some of what we have...
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- Aug 26, 2020
- 1 min
I Can't Be Pregnant! - We Can Help!
I can’t be pregnant! If that’s the first thought you had when you first discovered you were pregnant then your not alone. I recently read...
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- Aug 17, 2020
- 2 min
Grace - Not Just for Others but Yourself!
Grace - Not Just for Others but Yourself! I love the 1913 version of Webster's dictionary's definition of grace: "The exercise of love,...
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- Aug 13, 2020
- 2 min
Embracing Hope Cares!
“Can you help me with my bills?” “I need help with rent.” “I am hungry and have no money for food.” "I'm homeless." “I am...
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- Jul 20, 2020
- 4 min
Abortion vs. Adoption – You always have a choice.
Once a woman is faced with an unexpected pregnancy there is absolutely no easy "answer". We have all faced challenges in our lives that...
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- Jul 20, 2020
- 3 min
What is the difference between an Open Adoption and Closed Adoption.
Can I Choose an Adoptive family for my child? - Can I have preferences and requests in the type of family I would want to parent my...
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