"Every time something reminded me of him, I broke out in tears. I've never been more heartbroken in my life. I'd go to bed crying and I felt this empty place inside of me, and I never thought I'd get over it. But every day gets better and better. I'll never stop loving him and I'll never get over it, but now I realize I did the right thing."
"I'm giving you guys a picture. A couple of weeks ago when I was supposed to write to you, I wouldn't have been able to give you one because I wanted to keep every one of them, and I was afraid to give just one up because I thought ... I don't know what I thought. I think I was going crazy. Love you guys."
The birth mother conveys profound sorrow and ongoing love after surrendering her son, describing severe heartbreak, sleepless nights, and daily tears. She reports gradual emotional recovery while maintaining that she will never stop loving him. She recognizes Caryn and Larry's sacrifices and closeness to Caryn, and she believes they will provide a better life and opportunities for the child. She explains difficulty parting with photographs and memories yet feels the decision was right because the child will receive more than she could provide at that time. She sends a picture and expresses love and gratitude to family.
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