After revealing her story, Brad and Emilly delved into the topic of open adoption during their interview with host Megyn Kelly. They emphasized that maintaining an open relationship between Taggart and his birth mom would undoubtedly yield positive outcomes. A commenter echoed this sentiment, expressing:
“I am adopted and grew up knowing my birth mother, and I feel that I am better for it. I was far more well-adjusted, and I never struggled with feelings of not belonging.”
The remarkable narrative initially surfaced when Mongie shared the video she crafted for Taggart on her YouTube channel in January 2017. Titled “Birth Mother’s Message to Son Before Adoption,” the video has garnered over 3.5 million views. In the video’s caption, Mongie conveyed:
“I hope anyone who watches this will be able to gain a new perspective on what the birth mom goes through when she places her child for adoption. It is the FARTHEST thing from a heartless act. It shows the definition of love. To love someone this much is to give away your happiness for them.”
In an update, Mongie clarified in the video’s description that, since people had inquired about seeing Taggart in the future, she reiterated, “This is an OPEN adoption. I get to see him all the time thanks to his wonderful mommy and daddy.” She also invited interested parties to follow her Instagram account, which now boasts almost 24,000 followers, for updates on their well-being.
Taggart’s story is profoundly touching, and it is evident that he will grow up surrounded by an abundance of love.
