To continue our series on the birth parent voice, we are sharing two articles — one written by a birth mother and the other by a birth father.  These two birth parents placed their child domestically through Holt’s branch office in Chicago, Holt-Sunny Ridge.  While in some ways their perspective is unique as domestic birth parents, we have through the years heard similar thoughts and feelings from birth parents overseas.  In so many ways, the birth parent voice is universal. Their process may be different, but their desire for their child is the same: to have a better life than what the feel they can provide. Tiana’s Story: The Best Decision for My Baby A young woman faces the fear and reality of an unplanned pregnancy, and is able to make a selfless, loving choice for her baby. A “plus” sign. That was how it all started. It’s amazing how a little plus sign can completely change your life. (more…)