Healing After Adoption
Healing isn’t linear. It’s a process that doesn’t look the same for any two people. Just like adoption itself, it is a journey that will be completely unique for everyone.
Some days, it will be easier, and then others will be harder. Even after you have completed the adoption process, we will always be here for you. If you need to talk through your feelings, then don’t hesitate to contact us online at any time. We are here whenever you need us. You can also connect with Michelle, one of our adoption specialists who is a birth mother herself.
Healing after Adoption [What You Need to Know]
Healing after giving a child up for adoption can be an emotionally difficult experience. There is no right or wrong way to feel, but the hard emotions will lessen in time. Your adoption specialist will still be there to provide free, 24/7 counseling to help you through these feelings. We can also connect you with a therapist or counselor that specializes in these sorts of situations.
“It’s very rough in the beginning, but it does get better,” says Sara, a birth mother who worked with us. “It takes you a while to realize that what you did was the best thing and, regardless of the situation that put you there, there’s nothing to be ashamed of.”
Also, to help you out, we have provided a list of various tips for coping and healing after adoption. You could be going through complex emotions like grief, doubt and loss, and you shouldn’t have to go through those alone. That’s why we will always be here to guide you and provide whatever support you need.
Meanwhile, here are some ways that you can heal after placing your baby for adoption:
Lean on Friends and Family
Just like how it’s important to build a support system during the adoption process, relying on your loved ones after the adoption can be just as crucial. Coping after adoption can be much easier with close friends and family members by your side.
Birth Mom Support Groups
Speaking with others who have been in your shoes can be incredibly helpful. On top of our round-the-clock adoption hotline where you can speak to our specialists, many of whom are birth parents themselves, you can also join a birth mother support group.
Here are a few that you can get in touch with today:
Doing Things You Love
As simple as it sounds, doing the things that you love, whether those are pursuing your hobbies and interests or chasing your dreams, can work wonders for your mental health. Now that the adoption is complete, you can start focusing on yourself. Whether you want to watch a great film, read a good book or pursue long-term goals for your education or career, that is possible through adoption.
Spend Time with the Adoptive Family
If you chose open adoption, then this could be a great time to reconnect with the adoptive family and your child. You may be able to lean on them a little bit when you’re healing after adoption. Being able to know how your child is doing, get updates and visit them or be involved in their life can help the healing process.
“It’s very rough in the beginning, but it does get better,” says, Sara a birth mother who has worked with us. “It takes you a while to realize that what you did was the best thing and, regardless of the situation that put you there, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Your ultimate decision was to place him in a family that would love him unconditionally, love him like he was their biological child.”
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If you have any questions about what healing after adoption might look like for you, then fill out our online contact form today. You can reach out to us at any time to get all the support that you deserve. We would be more than happy to provide it for you.
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