Kimberly Severn felt a strong instinct to be a mother. Even amidst the wonder of her first pregnancy, she struggled with intimidating complications that took a toll on her body. When Kimberly and her husband decided to adopt their second child, they navigated the adoption process, willing themselves to maintain hope and enthusiasm through a whirlwind of disappointments and surprises. Kimberly tried tirelessly to balance empathy and compassion for their daughter’s forceful birth parents with the safety and health of her family. Her instinct as a mother would take her from the delivery room to the courtroom, constantly looking inward to discover what it really took to be the mom she dreamed of being. This is a memoir of what it means to be a mother. It is also a story of self-discovery, as Kimberly explores the joys, pains, and the depth of understanding she gained as she wondered at every twist and turn, “Am I mom enough?”