At 23, my life was unraveling. Pregnant and alone, I felt abortion was my only option. When I couldn't bring myself to go through with the abortion, I set out on a lifetime's journey as a Jewish birth mother. Twenty years later, I am a successful business owner, in a wonderful marriage, and have a great relationship with both of my biological children, one I raised and one that I placed for adoption.   

I only started to share my story of being a Jewish birth mother about 4 years ago.  I ran from telling my story because of the shame - ashamed of myself and afraid of shaming my family.  I ran for many years but now I stand strong.