A Sister On The Ground is a volunteer family preservation focused individual who is willing to connect and stay in touch with a mother and/or family in need. They share knowledge, advice and resources depending on the needs presented. A Sister may share information on their own lived experiences, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support and role modeling. They may accompany mothers who are recovering their infants, taking them to the grocery store, or just being an ear to listen. SOS works closely with each volunteer, to ensure the best possible outcome for the Mother and family. Saving Our Sisters enjoys staying in contact with the mothers and families that we help, and ask that our Sisters who directly connect with them agree to do so.
What is a Sister On The Ground
My name is Rebecca...
I’ve been a long time supporter of SOS and family preservation in general. When I found my natural mom in my late 30’s, I discovered the adverse impact adoption had on my life. Even though I have a lovely adoptive family, the effects of being separated from my Mom at birth were many and the primal wound, real. Since then I have advocated for and helped families considering relinquishing to parent. When I was presented with the opportunity recently to help a Mom who had revoked her consent, to have her baby returned to her, I didn’t hesitate. Seeing first hand how the adoption agency mistreated her was horrible. I accompanied Mom and her aunt to meet the adoption worker when her daughter was to be returned to her and all I can say is that it was one of the most beautiful moments of my life! When the baby, who was asleep, cooed at Mom upon being placed in her arms, my heart melted. Mom glowed and it was proof that babies belong with their mothers. I will never forget that moment and will continue to do all I can to help prevent unnecessary adoptions (which are most).
My name is Linda...
Being a Sister on the Ground has given me a chance to help another mother avoid the lifelong trauma of being separated from her child, a heart breaking pain that I personally lived with for more than 42 years before being reunited with my son. This is a tangible way to help and has been a healing experience for me as well.
I’ve been a Sister On The Ground twice, meeting and befriending mothers who, with guidance and encouragement, decided against adoption and are parenting their children. They were provided support in the form of diapers, formula, toys and clothing as well as someone to talk to when they needed it. I’ve stayed in contact, visiting in person or online, and offer occasional financial support (like a new car seat). We share stories and pictures, laughs and tears. I realize that the issues that brought a mother to consider adoption may take some time to resolve and I want to do what I can to help their family succeed.
My name is Cayleigh...
In 2020 my husband and I did everything we could including home studies, taking our family of 8 to visits that were 6 hours away and trying to keep our family positive that we would not lose our nephew to the system. Sadly, the end result was just that. Our family was shattered. It was then while I was healing that I connected with Saving Our Sisters. I filled out a volunteer form and forgot all about it.
Until one Friday night.
I received a text that read “We need a Sister On The Ground to help a Mom recover her infant from an unnecessary adoption, can you help?” My reply came without hesitation! Within 24 hours I had met a Mother whose purpose was clear – she was made to be a Mother. She was barely able to function without her baby. Society told her she wasn’t good enough or equipped enough – but she couldn’t deny her calling. I observed her beautiful recovery of her infant and held her through the process. The Lord allowed me to share this healing moment for this beautiful brave Mama and also began threading the pieces of my pain back together as well. This baby studied his Mother’s face so intentionally. He knew that she was his Mother. As her baby got hungry, she sat in the front seat of my car and seamlessly nursed her baby. He latched to her perfectly! It was nothing but a miraculous blessing to me to be a part of this. To witness her bravery, empowerment and natural instinct was something I’ll never dilute or forget.
Thank you SOS for answering her call, for stepping into the trenches and boldly advocating for Mothers who need just one person to tell them they are worthy, supported, chosen and ENOUGH!
My name is Victoria...
Being able to participate in not one but two recoveries is magical and a real eye opener to what adoption really is about. In both of my experiences the prospective adoptive parents did not shed tears. They were not sad, they were mad. The second recovery was truly eye opening as there was a strong demand for money from the Mother. This was nothing but blatant coercion.
Watching these infants when placed in their Mother’s arms, seeing how they snuggle in and latch to them is totally magical. There were tears of happiness, relief and pure joy and most of all love. These experiences have reinforced my beliefs – that babies need and belong with their natural Mothers.
Register to become a Sister On The Ground – it something that you won’t regret or forget.