The Power of Support with Janelle Basham, Executive Director of Brave Love
About this episode
Janelle Basham discusses her journey as a birth mother and the importance of support and storytelling in adoption.
In this episode, we sit down with Janelle Basham , Executive Director of BraveLove . Janelle shares her personal journey as a birth mother, beginning at age 17 and leading to her current role with BraveLove. She reflects on the evolving identity of birth mothers, the importance of community and therapy, and the need for greater empathy and support in adoption spaces. Janelle highlights Brave Love’s initiatives, including birth mother dinners and hospital tote programs, and emphasizes the power of storytelling in changing public perceptions. The episode closes with a call to amplify diverse voices in adoption and foster deeper understanding between birth and adoptive families. Maryalice's Story: https://www.bravelove.org/stories/maryalices-story/
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