Adoption is a profound journey that involves not only the child but also the birth parents and the adoptive families. Open adoption...

While it can be incredibly rewarding, adoption is also hard, and no amount of support can completely wipe away difficult feelings. But...

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...

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...

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...

Today I am sitting here reflecting on the different expectant/birth moms we have worked with through the years with our agency. They have...

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...

Love is defined as an intense feeling or deep affection for someone. This is what all great poetry, love songs and fairytales are made...

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...

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...

Ever wonder how someone accomplishes a major feat like climbing Mt. Everest, running a marathon, growing a successful business, or even...

(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...

I truly believe the key to happiness is hope. Each individual's source of hope varies depending on their own dreams and aspirations. Your...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Grace - Not Just for Others but Yourself! I love the 1913 version of Webster's dictionary's definition of grace: "The exercise of love,...

“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...