Tell Your Truth about Being a Birth MotherTell Your Truth about Being a Birth MotherTell Your Truth about Being a Birth MotherTell Your Truth about Being a Birth Mother

It was about three-ish years ago that I started telling my story of being a Jewish birth mother. I ran from telling my story because of shame. Ashamed of myself and afraid of shaming my family. I ran for many years but now I stand strong!  

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.   

Creativity has truly fueled my soul. I have always loved the arts and being creative. I am an accomplished Photographer, Speaker, and Writer, with a unique writing style and unique perspective on adoption, bullying and mental health, which provides a reading experience unlike any other within and outside of the Jewish community.

Adoption is such a beautiful thing and there are so many people who can benefit from it when it’s done well, in an ethical, non-coercive manner and is truly the woman’s choice.  This is why I am working to reverse the stigma against being a Jewish Birth Mother.