Support Group

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Adoption Associates, Inc. offers you continued support even after you place your baby with the adoptive parents you choose. Attending a birth parent support group is a great way to come together with others who have experienced many of the same feelings that you may have. Some women come to the local support group during their unplanned pregnancy and are able to meet with those women who have been where they are. They can gain insight and knowledge about their adoption plan, and group members will help you as little or as much as you want. Many long-lasting friendships are made at support group.

Many young women and men are afraid to come to support group because they don’t want to have to share the feelings of their story. In a group meeting you can share as little or as much as you like; individual feelings are always considered. Regardless, you will come away from each meeting with a clearer understanding of yourself. It’s also great fun! If you want to try it, call one of the numbers below…

West Michigan: 800.677.2367
East Michigan: 877.257.3591
Central Michigan: 877.869.4196

We warmly welcome you!

This group is open to both birth mothers and birth fathers who are considering adoption and those who have already made an adoption plan for their child.

Here is what others have said about the group:
“Talking about my experience with others helped me out a lot. Just knowing that I was not alone was a big help. After a while I was able to help others in the same situation which made me feel good.”

“I always leave feeling refreshed and happy and reassured.”

“Most people around me didn’t and could never understand what I was going through. At group everyone went through it. It’s nice to talk to people who never get tired of hearing about my experience.”

“Having a support group to go to has been very helpful to me. I know I can talk to anyone from group when I need to. I know I am not alone. Having the support group helps me deal with grief in a healthy way.”

“Everyone reminds me of what a wonderful thing I did and why. I feel closer to my baby after I have gone to group. I am able to talk about him without people misunderstanding my reasons for choosing adoption. Everyone can go to group and share their love for their children.”

“Going to support group has helped me deal with my grief. I do not feel alone knowing that I have all the wonderful people at group. People at group have given me advice to help me through the tough times. I am reassured that I will always make it through he bad times.”

“There has not been a time when I went to group with a question that I did not have it answered. It helps to be around other girls who are in different stages of their release. I can’t stress enough how important it was for me to have gone to group while I was pregnant. Group is also a good thing because I grow stronger every time I can answer someone else’s question or calm someone else’s fears. I am and have always been very strong in my decision and I feel other girls get comfort in knowing it doesn’t have to be a horrible experience like so many of us are being exposed to on TV.”

“After the release of my baby I experienced many stages of the grieving process. Group helped me through each one of those stages. No matter what, there is always someone who has already been there and is ready to see me through.”