The writings of a mother and policy analyst, one who has analyzed her own experiences and those of other mothers who have experienced a unique form of violence. I will be posting articles that I have written in the past, and new articles as they develop in the future. I write from the experience of being a natural mother -- that is, the natural mother of a child who was adopted by others (and who is no longer adopted, but that is another story). What you will find are analyses of such topics as the adoption industry, reproductive exploitation, and the abuse of vulnerable mothers. As well as my own personal experiences, and quotes from my favourite authors. Keywords: birth, mothers, adoption, pregnancy, reproductive exploitation, natural mothers, birthmothers