[KarenWB]

Hi Tazwell,

I was sent to the Florence Crittenton in Washington, D.C. As far as I know that was the closest one to Alexandria, VA. I lived in Annandale, VA at the time which is very close to Alexandria. There had been one in Lynchburg, I think, but I don't think it was operational in 1966 when I was pg at 17. If you are looking for your mother, I would assume she was sent to the one in D.C. or perhaps the one in Norfolk, VA. OR she could have been sent to St. Anne's in Maryland/D.C. border if she was Catholic. I came from a Catholic family but I guess St. Anne's was full up in 1966!

Hugs,
KarenWB
The Baby Scoop Era ™ Research Initiative

[brenriol]

Hi

I am looking for Ohio Florence Crittenton's home. Specifically Youngstown Ohio for the 1950's. Thank you for any help.

Brenda

[mom1966]

Do you have the address of the FCH in Germantown, PA?
I was a resident there in 1966.. I'd like to google earth it to see if it's still there.
thanks

[bevel]

To Bella,
hi, how is it going with you? I haven't met you before, I'm hoping you've had some success in finding your sister. I haven't seen any new posts from you, so was wondering what you've learned so far. My name is Bev, I found my son some years ago but have only gotten to spend time with him once and only for 4 days. His choice. But at least I know he's okay and happy and well, and where he is. If you'd like to talk about what's been made available to you and what's not, I'm a really good listener.
Bevel

[ProudMother65]

I was in FCH Youngstown from May 65 till November 65...maybe I can help???
OOPS...it appears in my excitement...I addresssed the wrong person...(I am new to this) LOL Anyway I "was" there then...and if I can shed any light for anyone I would be glad to. It appears after looking back I was replying to Candi's Girl

[Redsky51]

That's okay, I think my Mom was in the one in Savannah, Ga. I will have to ask her (I forgot to). My Mom has been found, made contact with her via phone a couple of days ago, and have been talking to her, my brothers, and my aunts.

[KarenWB]

Hi Friends,

Wanted to make you aware of an adoption conference in New York City, September 24-25, 2010 (next year, not this year!). This will be a Friday and Saturday and it will take place at the Park Central Hotel in Manhattan: Conference Cover for details and updates.

Let me know if you have any questions: karenwb2@verizon.net

I hope you will join us!!

Hugs,
KarenWB
Baby Scoop Era Research Initiative
The Baby Scoop Era ™ Research Initiative

[sparkybites]

I was in the Florence Crittenton Home in 1971. There were girls there from other towns and states. I lived in Peoria and went to the Peoria Home. But some girls went to Springfield. I found my birth daughter last November after searching for 15 years. I the reunion was a blessing for both me and my daughter. I would like to help you find your friends Birth Mom. Please contract me if you would like.
Kathy

[KarenWB]

Sorry... could I just please say that there is no such thing as a "birth" anything? To say birth son or daughter or mother really isn't reality based. We're all mothers... those of us who have given birth whether allowed to keep or not. Our children are our children forever whether we were allowed to parent or not. See "Why Birthmother Means Breeder" by Diane Turski (Google).

[sparkybites]

It was not my choice to give up my daughter. She is my daughter and no one can take that away from me, but I am not her Mother and I never will be. She has a Mom, who was there for her every need. I gave her life, but thats all I did for her. Her Mom deserves the recognition of the word "Mom" not me. She does call me Mom and I love her so much for that, but I know my place. The sad thing is, her Mom doesn't want to meet me. I don't understand that, but I have to respect her for my daughter's sake. She adopted my daughter which made her a Mother, but she can't take away the fact that she is and will always be "My Daugher." When People ask me how many children I have I say 2 daughters. I'm confused as to what you mean when you say, we shouldn't use the word Birth Mom.

Sincerely,
Kathy

[KarenWB]

Originally Posted by sparkybites

It was not my choice to give up my daughter. She is my daughter and no one can take that away from me, but I am not her Mother and I never will be. She has a Mom, who was there for her every need. I gave her life, but thats all I did for her. Her Mom deserves the recognition of the word "Mom" not me. She does call me Mom and I love her so much for that, but I know my place. The sad thing is, her Mom doesn't want to meet me. I don't understand that, but I have to respect her for my daughter's sake. She adopted my daughter which made her a Mother, but she can't take away the fact that she is and will always be "My Daugher." When People ask me how many children I have I say 2 daughters. I'm confused as to what you mean when you say, we shouldn't use the word Birth Mom.

Sincerely,
Kathy

Kathy, I guess you are confused because you didn't read the article I suggested. You are her MOTHER. If she wants to call the woman who raised her "Mom" that's her decision. All of us who had babies removed from us at a time when we our rights were not protected (BSE) and had our babies removed from us because of income, age or marital status, are MOTHERS. We did not choose to surrender. We could not protect ourselves and our babies. See The Baby Scoop Era ™ Research Initiative You can be a "birth" thing if you choose to be. That's your right. But many others of us reject that oppression.

[sparkybites]

I have never talked to anyone who has given up a baby. I have carried the guilt, the sadness, the grieving, the sorrow, the emptiness, and every other word associated with surrendering a baby. I've been completely alone with all of these feelings tearing me up inside. My Mom and family never talked about the baby after she was given to strangers. I am depressed and I have alot of anger and bitterness for everybody involved in allowing this to happen to me. No one understands me. I have another daughter, who is now 32 and I feel so much guilt because I haven't been able to be enjoy her as much as I should have because of the loss of my first daughter. My baby was born March 30, 1971. That's the day I stopped living. My life has been compeltely destroyed. My Mom was embarrassed by me so she sent me to FCH. My parents passed away and now I regret that I never told them how they ruined my life. I needed to tell them that and now it's to late. I feel disconnected from the world. I started searching for my daughter 20 years ago and I found her last November. She is 38 years old. She is married and I have 2 grand daughters, 7 & 10. Everyone thinks that now that I have found her, I should be happy. They have no idea. Look at what my Mom and society took away from me. I can never get that back and I'm supposed to be happy? I do have peace of mind, but that's all. I am an emotional wreck and no one understands. Sorry to vent, but you are the first natural mother I have ever talked to that can understand what I am feeling.

Thank you for listening,
Kathy
I did read the articles.

[ProudMother65]

Dear Sparkybites I am so sorry your life has been so damaged by the "insane standards of the day"! It was though the way it was.
My concern for you is that when anger and bitterness continue...it debilitates YOU. Haven't you suffered enough sister?? I understand you have not had anyone to talk to who understands (who's walked in your shoes) Let me say as a mother who surrendered her son....I get it. I encourage you to keep talking and consider counselling. I wish I could hug you (((HUG)))

[rburress]

I would like to know if there was a FCH in Nashville TN in May 1962 and how I go about getting info from there? thank you

[rburress]

Originally Posted by JenMcHall

How about Nashville,TN 1966?

Thanks,
Jennie

I'm also wanting info on the florence Crittenton Home in Nashville, TN 1962. A girl baby born in May given name Lora Lee. How do I get info from them?