Bridging the Gap with Love

Phil shares a very important part of his story.  The fact that they are white parents raising a black son and a mixed race son.  He shares how this experience has helped him learn and grow himself, and how he wants to help others learn and grow so that we can ensure a better future for all of our children. This is such an important topic that you won't want to miss!

Thirteen years ago, Scott and Grace Naegle became the foster parents to 3 children, ages 2, 5 and 7. They thought it would be just a short term placement but it ended up being the beginning of  their forever family.  Listen as Scott, Grace, and their son, Tony, share their heartwarming story.  

So often in adoption stories, we hear the female perspectives, but hearing from the males in these stories is also important! Today, we will hear from Phil, a father of 3 boys.  He shares his story on how his sons joined their family.  

November is National Adoption Month!  This month we are excited to spread the good news of adoption! 

In this episode, we reunite with Alex, but this time in person! We dive deeper into her story as a teenager and how it has lead her to this point in her relationship with Heidi. 

In this episode, we talk about the importance of healthy boundaries.  They aren't meant to restrict us, but to create a safe space for everyone to be able to grow. 

This is a continuation of our interview with Heidi's parents.  What has happened over the last twenty years?  And how have they felt meeting Alex and her family?  Listen to this episode as they continue to share their heart and gratitude. 

Danielle continues to share her story on today's episode. Because she has been through so much, so is able to help so many others.  Her giving heart makes her so special.  Danielle continues to share her thoughts on open adoption and her hope for the future with the girls. 

Jessica also shares how she feels about Danielle and the incredible gift that they were given. 

After our interview we kept on chatting, and we decided to just hit record.  Listen as we continue to talk about grief, sadness, pain, but also happiness and gratitude.  

Jessica Thomson, Bradley's Birthmom, and Jessica Johns share their beautiful story.  It's hard, it's real, and it's raw.  But it's a beautiful story of love.  You don't want to miss this highly anticipated episode. 

Get a fun, quick insight into Heidi and Jessica's relationship.  Find out what has happened over the Summer with our own adoption stories.  We share our insecurities, intense gratitude, and our deep desire to share the good news and potential amazingness of open adoptions.  

In this episode, Alex bravely shares her thoughts and feelings around being adopted, meeting new family members and gives advice for those in the adoption triad. 

Listen as tender moments between Birthmother and Birthdaughter are shared in this episode.  You won't want to miss it. 

"Andrea was the Mom who was meant for Alex and I just think that you did the most amazing job.  I mean, look at her...she's amazing." - Heidi 

Part 2 of Andrea's Story is real, and raw as feelings are shared between these two Moms. You don't want to miss this episode.

Just over 20 years ago, Andrea longed to be a mother. Every ounce of her wanted so badly to have her own baby. 

20 years ago, Heidi gave birth to a tiny, perfect baby.

"I have chosen you to be the parent's of my baby." were the words written on a card given to Andrea and her spouse on the day that Alex was born. 

Listen to part 1 of Andrea's story on today's episode. And then tune in next week for part 2!

The grief of an adoptive mom and the grief of a birth mom are intertwining, but opposite sides, of the adoption love story.  Love, loss, grief and pain combine to create beautiful, new identities for each mother.