Financial Aid/Resources for Our Expecting Mothers 

Cleburne Pregnancy Center –100 S Main Street, Cleburne TX 76033. Phone: 817-641-7741 or 800-712-HELP. Website: www.cleburnepc.com 

The Brazos Pregnancy Center – 1812 Action Hwy, Granbury, TX 76049. Phone: 817-579-1233. Website: www.brazospregnancycenter.com

 The Children’s Advocacy Center in Denton – 1854 Cain Drive, Denton, Texas. Phone: 972-538-9659. Website: https://cacdc.org

Bravelove is another wonderful resource for Birthmothers. 

BRAVELOVE is a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision. Their website has Pre and Post Adoption Help, Personal Stories, Resources for Professionals  and much more! You can go to their website to find out more: www.Bravelove.org

Cora Beth’s Adoption Journey

Ashley helps TCA with our Birthmother Support Group Meetings as well as encouraging Expecting Mothers who have questions about the adoption experience.  She knows firsthand what it is like to be a Birthmother, and has a heart for helping other Birthmothers who may be at different stages of their  journey.

Her firsthand knowledge about the adoption experience gives unique insight and encouragement to Expecting Mothers considering adoption as well as Birthmothers who already chose adoption for their child. Ashley is available to chat or text Expecting Mothers.

If you have questions for Ashley, or would like to be a part of our Birthmother Support Group, text her at (469) 534-6540.

For a birthmother, adoption is such a unique loss. When she chooses adoption for her child, she sometimes finds herself unable to deal with the overwhelming sense of loss and sadness. To whom can she turn for encouragement? Traditional counseling doesn’t always help. Her child isn’t dead, so a memorial service can’t provide the closure she so desperately needs. This is the world of the birthmother. She is misunderstood, grieving in spite of her good decision. Millions of these women are alone and hurting. They are angry at God, at themselves, and at their families. “Heart of a Birthmom” uses the Bible and inspiring, applicable devotions to: • offer encouragement in the face of doubt and grief, • offer love in spite of how birthmoms view themselves, • reflect the light of a holy God, and • challenge readers to explore a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether a birthmother chose adoption last month or ten years ago, “Heart of a Birthmom” is a book whose time has come.

When a painful loss or life-shattering event upends your world, here is the first thing to know: there is nothing wrong with grief. “Grief is simply love in its most wild and painful form,” says Megan Devine. “It is a natural and sane response to loss.”

So, why does our culture treat grief like a disease to be cured as quickly as possible?

In It’s OK That You’re Not OK, Megan Devine offers a profound new approach to both the experience of grief and the way we try to help others who have endured tragedy. Having experienced grief from both sides―as both a therapist and as a woman who witnessed the accidental drowning of her beloved partner―Megan writes with deep insight about the unspoken truths of loss, love, and healing. She debunks the culturally prescribed goal of returning to a normal, “happy” life, replacing it with a far healthier middle path, one that invites us to build a life alongside grief rather than seeking to overcome it. In this compelling and heartful book, you’ll learn:

• Why well-meaning advice, therapy, and spiritual wisdom so often end up making it harder for people in grief
• How challenging the myths of grief―doing away with stages, timetables, and unrealistic ideals about how grief should unfold―allows us to accept grief as a mystery to be honored instead of a problem to solve
• Practical guidance for managing stress, improving sleep, and decreasing anxiety without trying to “fix” your pain
• How to help the people you love―with essays to teach us the best skills, checklists, and suggestions for supporting and comforting others through the grieving process

Many people who have suffered a loss feel judged, dismissed, and misunderstood by a culture that wants to “solve” grief. Megan writes, “Grief no more needs a solution than love needs a solution.” Through stories, research, life tips, and creative and mindfulness-based practices, she offers a unique guide through an experience we all must face―in our personal lives, in the lives of those we love, and in the wider world.

It’s OK That You’re Not OK is a book for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves―and each other―better.

You Are Loved..Just As You Are! You might have experienced hurt or trauma. You find yourself making decisions that leave you feeling like you life can never be better. It doesn’t have to be that way! Having a hope for the future and have someone in your life helping you along the way is possible! Reclaim the Best You! Visit Unlocked Ministries Website to learn more!

Visit www.UnlockedMinistries.com to learn more!