[IvoryAlibi]

Dear Mom,

It's been a while. Eighteen years have come and passed since you decided to give me away. I don't know your name or your painful ordeal that caused you to come to the conclusion that I couldn't be a part of your life. Sometimes I wonder. All I do know is that everything is okay. I am fine. God, in his amazing omnipotence, held my hand when you couldn't. He sang me to sleep at night. He comforted me. He dried my tears. He allowed my adoptive parents the joy of having a child that they could not have physically. He showed me love when you weren't there. Don't cry for me. Don't regret your decision. You did what you felt you needed to do. I'm sure it was painful, no doubt. I cannot even begin to fathom the tremendous pain of giving away my child. But know that you didn't give me completely away. You are still close to my heart. I know virtually nothing about you...but I pray for you. I pray that wherever you are, you are okay. That you are happy. That you have Jesus there to comfort you like He has always comforted me. I pray that you have found peace in your life, and were able to move on and do great things. Someday I might meet you. But even if that day never comes here on earth, I pray that I will get to meet you in heaven.

With Unconditional Love,
Your Daughter

[stacykelly]

That was absolutely beautiful. I am a hopeful adoptive mom and I agree with you - Adoption cannot possibly be an easy choice for biological parents. Adoption is a most courageous and loving choice... Its good to see you are at peace and respect your birth mom for her choice that is extremely important. If and when you do meet your birth mom she would be proud to have such a wonderful daughter.

[sspete]

WOW.....That is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing....this is truly beautiful and it touched my heart more than you will ever know!!!

(((((((Hugs to You))))))

Staci

[angjohnadopt]

Very beautiful - thanks for sharing!!!

[angelamia]

What a beautiful post. Are you truly writing this to your birthmom? Or are you writing for the sake of all birthmoms out there? Whatever the reason, it was a great comfort to see that some adopted children are at peace and happy with their birthmother's decision. I pray that one day Madeline will feel the same way towards me.
~Naomi

[IvoryAlibi]

I was writing this for my biological mother and all biological mothers. I am glad it touched everyone's heart so much. I hope it gives you comfort and peace.

[eastendmommy]

That was beautiful! Thank you for sharing that. Tammi

[Karinabobina]

Absolutely beautiful letter. Thank you.

[Dawn74]

With God all things are possible. I pray you find your bmom.
Without him I would never have made it all these years since I placed my daughter in the arms of her new family.
When I thought I would sink into the darkest hole on this earth never to see light again, he lifted me up, time and time again.
Never lose faith. It will bring you to where you need to be.
Thank you for your beautiful letter!
Dawn

[beans]

I am a birthmother from 1970. I cried at your story. I feel like I could love every child given away like mine during those years.

[cruiseaholic01]

I read the Dear Birthmom letter. I cried and cried. I am a birthmother trying to reunite with my son and his adoptive mother will not give me any informaton or allow any contact. I know a little bit, but not much. It seems like I'm hitting a brick wall. Thank you for writing that beautiful letter to your birthmother because it has touched a lot of mothers, me especially. I needed it today! God Bless You!

[Sweetie]

What an amazing letter. Thank you.

[lilifelover]

Thank you,
I hope that someday my own daughter will be able to tell me something like that.

[HSKF1998]

I am the brith morther of 4 children I was wronged be the system but the is in the past I hope that one day you meet your brithmom I know that it is a very hard choise to make I had to make it myself and every day I wish that I could take it back that was all most 5 years ago I just found out a month ago that my oldest son had drowned shortly after they were adoptied in 2002 I can only hope that he knew just how much I love him he was olny 7 years old I will never stop looking for my daughter or my other two son's all I know is that they are together and hope that they got a family as wounderful as the one you got that will tell them the truth as your's did you have given me hope thank you

[IvoryAlibi]

I am so sorry to hear about your son's drowning accident. I'm sure that was absolutely heartwrenching. I'm sure he knew how much you loved him. I hope you find your other children as well. Just remember that it's all in God's hands.