In this powerful and emotional episode, Lora Rose and Abbey sit down with Chelsie, a birth mom who courageously shares her adoption journey. From finding out she was pregnant at 14 to navigating the adoption process and choosing an adoptive family, Chelsie opens up about the deep emotional layers of her experience. She talks about the healing she's found, the complexity of open adoption, and the importance of seeing and supporting birth moms with compassion—not judgment. Whether you're a hopeful adoptive parent, an expectant mom considering adoption, or simply someone who wants to understand more, Chelsie's story is one you won’t forget.

In This Episode:

• Chelsie’s pregnancy journey at just 14 years old

• The emotional weight of hiding her pregnancy

• Finding safety and support at an adoption center

• How she chose the adoptive family—“It was a God thing”

• The realities and beauty of open adoption

• Facing guilt, shame, and identity as a young birth mom

• How becoming a mom again brought healing

• Common misconceptions about birth moms

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