In years gone by, the majority of birth mothers were shunned by society in general, and most had to go into "hiding" until after the baby was born. Supportive family and friends were the exception and those mothers lucky enough to have these seem to have managed to cope with the adoption process better than their counterparts.

Birth fathers historically have no rights regarding their children, although the laws are changing, particularly in South Africa.

Often both parents, as time dulls the pain and confusion, feel the need to know that they made the right decision; that their child is happy. And to close a chapter in their lives.

Do I have any right to search?
Submitted by Jenny, Botswana

Letting my daughter know
Submitted by Frances, South Africa

A wonderful Mother's Day Gift
Submitted by Marcia, USA

My daughter rejected me.
Submitted by Darlene, USA

My guilty secret.
Submitted by Sue, Pretoria

My daughter's aparents stopped us meeting.
Submitted by Anon, South Africa

Meeting my Son
Submitted by Sue, Pretoria.

War Babies, the casualties
Submitted by Anon

My letter from the mother of our baby
Submitted by RDT, South Africa

I may have found my daughter after 24 years
Submitted by Shirley, South Africa

Happy Reunion
Submitted by Allyson, Zimbabwe

My experience in St. Claires Home for Unmarried Mothers
Submitted by Anon, USA

Don't Give up Your Baby
Submitted by Anon, South Africa

Has She the Right to be Called Granny?
Submitted by Anon, South Africa