44 min
S2E4 "The Secret of the Black Birthmother" x Courtney Cook The Black Adoption Podcast
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- Society & Culture
“I’ll probably say this until my last breath, but adoption is one of the best decisions I've ever made.” – Courtney Cook
Whether or not we feel WORTHY in our lives, even as children, has an impact on the relationships we have, our ability to chase or discard our dreams, and the overall manner by which we make decisions. Unfortunately, Black birth mothers – young and more mature in age, have grappled with their worthiness and have had to make the life altering decision to place their children for adoption. Most have shared that they were at a crossroads in their lives where they knew that even if they placed a lower value on themselves at the time, their unborn child deserved to have more than what they were prepared to offer.
A 17-year old Courtney Cook was pregnant, unsupported by family, deserted by her child’s father, and on her way to college. As a child herself, she made the ultimate sacrifice to enter a semi-open adoption with her son, counting each pain-staking year that went by in the hopes of a reunion. This story continues to solidify why transparency is a necessity, healing – not an option, and the importance of birth mothers and adoptive mothers forging relationships (when possible).
Class is in session on Episode 4. Listen in and take some time do a self-check on your “worthiness” meter.
SHOW NOTES
CONNECT WITH US!
Black to the Beginning on Instagram
Black to the Beginning on Facebook
Black to the Beginning on Youtube
Courtney Cook on Instagram
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Courtney Tierra, LLC
The Worthy Reminders
Worthy! A Book for Kids of All Ages
On Your Feet Foundation
LISTEN: Black to the Beginning: The Black Adoption Podcast Season 1 (check out Episode 10!)
Black to the Beginning Reads Bookshop - A carefully curated list of #BTTBreads...for the culture!
SUPPORT BLACK TO THE BEGINNING: THE BLACK ADOPTION PODCAST
Zelle: info@blacktothebeginning.com
PayPal:info@blacktothebeginning.com
SHOP Black to the Beginning
SHARE YOUR BLACK ADOPTION STORY
Podcast Guest Questionnaire
#BLACKANDADOPTED #BLACKADOPTION #ADOPTIONPODCAST #BLACKBIRTHMOTHERS #COURTNEYTIERRA #WORTHY
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-to-the-beginning/support
“I’ll probably say this until my last breath, but adoption is one of the best decisions I've ever made.” – Courtney Cook
Whether or not we feel WORTHY in our lives, even as children, has an impact on the relationships we have, our ability to chase or discard our dreams, and the overall manner by which we make decisions. Unfortunately, Black birth mothers – young and more mature in age, have grappled with their worthiness and have had to make the life altering decision to place their children for adoption. Most have shared that they were at a crossroads in their lives where they knew that even if they placed a lower value on themselves at the time, their unborn child deserved to have more than what they were prepared to offer.
A 17-year old Courtney Cook was pregnant, unsupported by family, deserted by her child’s father, and on her way to college. As a child herself, she made the ultimate sacrifice to enter a semi-open adoption with her son, counting each pain-staking year that went by in the hopes of a reunion. This story continues to solidify why transparency is a necessity, healing – not an option, and the importance of birth mothers and adoptive mothers forging relationships (when possible).
Class is in session on Episode 4. Listen in and take some time do a self-check on your “worthiness” meter.
SHOW NOTES
CONNECT WITH US!
Black to the Beginning on Instagram
Black to the Beginning on Facebook
Black to the Beginning on Youtube
Courtney Cook on Instagram
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Courtney Tierra, LLC
The Worthy Reminders
Worthy! A Book for Kids of All Ages
On Your Feet Foundation
LISTEN: Black to the Beginning: The Black Adoption Podcast Season 1 (check out Episode 10!)
Black to the Beginning Reads Bookshop - A carefully curated list of #BTTBreads...for the culture!
SUPPORT BLACK TO THE BEGINNING: THE BLACK ADOPTION PODCAST
Zelle: info@blacktothebeginning.com
PayPal:info@blacktothebeginning.com
SHOP Black to the Beginning
SHARE YOUR BLACK ADOPTION STORY
Podcast Guest Questionnaire
#BLACKANDADOPTED #BLACKADOPTION #ADOPTIONPODCAST #BLACKBIRTHMOTHERS #COURTNEYTIERRA #WORTHY
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-to-the-beginning/support
44 min