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Nicole Strickland
Nicole “Coley” Strickland has become a strong voice for expectant mothers and birthmothers. At the age of 25, she became a birthmother, lovingly placing her three-day-old baby boy into an open adoption and the arms of his adoptive parents. She and fellow birthmother Leilani Wood went on to found BirthMom Buds, a website and nonprofit organization that provides support to birthmothers. Coley has further given a voice to the bittersweet turmoil of birthmothers, becoming an active member of the adoption community, writing, speaking and sharing her story with others. In addition to her numerous blogs, she has also been featured on a number of radio programs, magazine and newspaper articles, as well as in the books: How to Create a Successful Adoption Portfolio by Madeleine Melcher and A Personal Touch on Adoption by Peter Berlin. In addition to her many other roles, Coley has been blessed to parent her special needs son Noah, who along with the son she placed, is the love of her life.
Visit Coley's site at www.birthmombuds.com You can email Coley at birthmombuds@gmail.com.
Birthmothers
Siblings Separated By Adoption
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An Open Letter To Hopeful Adoptive Parents
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Signing Relinquishment Papers: What Needs to Change
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Choosing To Room With Your Baby Before Placement
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Creating Holiday Traditions As A Birthmother
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Surviving The Holidays As A Birthmother
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What I’m Thankful For As A Birthmother
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Calling Someone Else Mom
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Dealing With Your Child's Birthday
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Birthmother Grief Is Unique
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Dealing With The Challenges Of Open Adoption Visits
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Unplanned Does Not Necessarily Equal Unwanted
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Birthmother Retreats: What Are They?
Adoptive Parents
The Hospital & Birth Experience: Advice for Adoptive Parents
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The First Post-Placement Visit
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Changing Your Mind About Adoption
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Supporting Your Child’s Birthmother
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A Birth Mother's Internal Struggle
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Journaling Through Birthmother Grief
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What Is Birthmother’s Day?
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Being a Birthmother is Bittersweet
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What Is A Post-Adoption Contact Agreement?
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Expectant and Birthmother Rights
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Birthmoms
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5 More Things Not To Say To A Birthmother
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Open Letter To A Mom Considering Adoption
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5 Things You Should Not Say To A Birthmother
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It’s Not Just a Word
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Stereotypes And Misconceptions About Birthmothers
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Overcoming Obstacles in Open Adoption
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Common Myths About Open Adoption
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Ways To Honor Your Child’s Birth Mom On Mother’s Day
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Why I Chose Open Adoption
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Doubly Blessed, Part 2
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What Does Open Adoption Mean?
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Doubly Blessed, Part 1
