Breaking the Silence: Stories Adoption Tried to Hide

Point A:

In life there will always be those moments that shape who we are. Some of mine came in silence, in hidden corners where no one could see. Adoption has a way of carving deep marks, not always visible on the outside, but heavy within. For years, I carried the weight of questions unspoken, the silence louder than any words. But over time, I learned that the trenches we walk through teach us resilience. They show us how strong we are, even when we don’t feel it. My journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been mine. That truth matters.

Point B:

When I think back to my early days as a birthmother, I remember how much I longed to be asked about my story. Just once. The silence around me felt suffocating, as if my experience didn’t exist. It wasn’t just the absence of words, it was the absence of acknowledgment. Even now, decades later, I find myself wondering how different things might have been if society had simply made space for us to speak. That’s why today, when someone asks me, I answer fully. I tell the truth of my experience, raw and unpolished, because it is the only way to break the silence for the next generation.

Photo Descriptions

1. First Image (Point A): A vintage-style graphic with muted tones and layered textures, featuring soft script text that underscores reflection and quiet resilience. The design gives an introspective, journal-like feel.

2. Second Image (Point B): A thoughtful, contemporary visual with warm undertones. It highlights the importance of voice and acknowledgment, echoing themes of breaking silence and storytelling.