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    Finding Hope: A Birthmother's Journey into the Light
    Finding Hope: A Birthmother's Journey into the Light
    Finding Hope: A Birthmother's Journey into the Light
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    Finding Hope: A Birthmother's Journey into the Light

    By Hope O Baker

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    At twenty-one years old, Hope O Baker made one of the hardest decisions a person can make: she placed her son for adoption. She lived with her son's adoptive mother while she was pregnant and pursued an open adoption. After her son was born, Hope tried to resume her life.

    But the difficulty of letting her child go gnawed at Hope. Even though she had it together on the outside—graduating college and excelling in her career—on the inside she was battling a destructive cycle of depression and addiction. When life was at its darkest, Hope managed to find her way back to the light. It's a journey she continues to this day.

    Now, in this love letter to her son, Hope shows how messy and chaotically beautiful adoption can be, by sharing the authentic details of her remarkable story. From her struggles, you'll see how community can help you rebuild and be reminded of how important it is to find your voice and speak up for what you need when life hands you unexpected difficulties.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateOct 29, 2019
    ISBN9781544504872
    Finding Hope: A Birthmother's Journey into the Light

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