Confessions of Parents Who Gave Their Kids Up For Adoption

If there’s one common theme in these 21 revelations from parents who chose to put their babies up for adoption, it’s that the decision is never simple. These honest confessions reveal a combination of sadness, fear, confidence, regret, satisfaction and guilt, as well as the reality that the child is never far from the biological parent’s mind. The confessions were made on the secret-sharing app Whisper, an online outlet for brutal honesty.

For more confessions about family life, kids, and parenting, check out Whisper.

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