238. Single, Pregnant or a New Mom, Age 12 to Forties? Michelle Downard and American Adoptions Can Help

Michelle Downard - Birth Parent Peer Support / Birth Mother: "My name is Michelle Downard, and I am a birth mother who has been working for American Adoptions since 2003. My primary focus is peer support for all the birth mothers that we work with who want to know that they are not alone and that someone else understands how they feel. I placed my son for adoption in February of 1998. He is the love of my life, and I know that it is because of adoption and his wonderful adoptive family that he has had all of the opportunities and experiences that he has been blessed with. I also handle the pictures and letters here at the agency and love being able to talk with both adoptive couples and birth mothers about their experience and contribute in making it a positive experience for everyone." E-MAIL: michelle.d@americanadoptions.com Interviewing Michelle was a ton of fun, and very heartwarming. Everyday, she helps people in deep need. Very inspiring.