Bridging the Gap with Love

Danielle’s Story Pt. 2

Danielle continues to share her story on today's episode. Because she has been through so much, so is able to help so many others.  Her giving heart makes her so special.  Danielle continues to share her thoughts on open adoption and her hope for the future with the girls. 
 
Jessica also shares how she feels about Danielle and the incredible gift that they were given. 

Danielle’s Story Pt. 1

Danielle shares part one of her story in today's episode.  She shares about finding out she was pregnant, with not one baby, but two! She shares her process of making the excruciating decision to place her perfect twin girls into the arms of another couple to raise. 
 
She talks candidly about what open adoption means to her and how the ability to see the girls and talk to them helps her through the hard parts.  
 
You don't want to miss this eposide!

Jessica’s Story Pt. 2

After our interview we kept on chatting, and we decided to just hit record.  Listen as we continue to talk about grief, sadness, pain, but also happiness and gratitude.  

Jessica’s Story Pt. 1

Jessica Thomson, Bradley's Birthmom, and Jessica Johns share their beautiful story.  It's hard, it's real, and it's raw.  But it's a beautiful story of love.  You don't want to miss this highly anticipated episode. 

Where We Are Now

Get a fun, quick insight into Heidi and Jessica's relationship.  Find out what has happened over the Summer with our own adoption stories.  We share our insecurities, intense gratitude, and our deep desire to share the good news and potential amazingness of open adoptions.  

Alex.

In this episode, Alex bravely shares her thoughts and feelings around being adopted, meeting new family members and gives advice for those in the adoption triad. 
 
Listen as tender moments between Birthmother and Birthdaughter are shared in this episode.  You won't want to miss it. 

Andrea’s Story - Pt. 2

"Andrea was the Mom who was meant for Alex and I just think that you did the most amazing job.  I mean, look at her...she's amazing." - Heidi 
 
Part 2 of Andrea's Story is real, and raw as feelings are shared between these two Moms. You don't want to miss this episode.

Andrea’s Story Pt. 1

Just over 20 years ago, Andrea longed to be a mother. Every ounce of her wanted so badly to have her own baby. 
20 years ago, Heidi gave birth to a tiny, perfect baby.
"I have chosen you to be the parent's of my baby." were the words written on a card given to Andrea and her spouse on the day that Alex was born. 
Listen to part 1 of Andrea's story on today's episode. And then tune in next week for part 2!

Grief pt. 2

The grief of an adoptive mom and the grief of a birth mom are intertwining, but opposite sides, of the adoption love story.  Love, loss, grief and pain combine to create beautiful, new identities for each mother.  

Grief pt. 1

"Grief, painfully, gradually carves space for you to feel more love, compassion and joy, and in turn, creates a well for you to draw from to pour into others.  That's grief. It's painful, but it's also beautiful." - Jessica Johns
 
Join us in this first episode about Grief, and what it means to us in the adoption world.