A Birth Mother’s Story

In her memoir God and Jetfire: Confessions of a Birth Mother, author Amy Seek shares her personal story of facing an unplanned pregnancy while she was still in college and the difficult decision she made to place her son for adoption.

In the book, Amy writes openly about the process of choosing an adoptive family, meeting the couple who would raise her child, and navigating the complex emotions that come with adoption. She describes the deep love she felt for her son, the grief of placing him, and the hope that came from knowing he would grow up in a family she carefully chose.

Amy’s story also reflects the reality that adoption is not just one moment in time, but an ongoing journey. Through an open adoption, she remains connected to her son over the years, receiving updates, visiting, and watching him grow.

Her story reminds us that many birth parents make an adoption plan out of profound love for their child. Adoption can hold many emotions at once — sadness, love, hope, and peace — and each birth parent’s experience is unique.

If you would like to read more about Amy’s journey, her memoir God and Jetfire: Confessions of a Birth Mother offers an honest and thoughtful perspective on what it can mean to be a birth mother.