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X-WR-CALDESC:Grief is a common experience for those impacted by adoption bu
 t is not widely acknowledged or recognized in the larger community. This g
 roup will provide a safe space to process the complexities of disenfranchi
 sed grief in your experience.\n\nWe don't have all the answers\, but if th
 is topic relates to you please join the conversation. Together we can help
  each other see ourselves more clearly and learn how to navigate the journ
 ey.\n\nCome to share\, or listen\, or both! All are welcome! \n\nAbout Gen
 eral Discussion Meetings \nThese virtual gatherings provide a safe place w
 here people can share their feelings and experiences\, get support from th
 eir peers\, and learn from others’ perspectives. The meetings have an open
  discussion format and are attended by anyone with a connection to adoptio
 n or foster care\, including adult adoptees\, birth parents\, siblings\, a
 nd adoptive parents\, those that have experienced foster or kinship care\,
  or DNA discoveries such as misattributed parentage or donor conception. P
 rofessionals are also welcome to come and learn from the shared perspectiv
 es of the constellation members.\n\nWe believe adoption is a complex\, lif
 elong\, and intergenerational journey for all those whose lives are impact
 ed by it. These meetings connect and empower individuals impacted by adopt
 ion\, kinship\, foster care\, and DNA Discoveries and provide a source of 
 healing\, understanding\, and learning. Recognizing that a unified voice i
 s a strong voice\, we advocate for truth and honesty on behalf of adoptees
 \, who wonder where they came from and why they were placed for adoption\;
  for birth families\, who have never forgotten the child\; and for adoptiv
 e families\, who deserve to have their questions addressed honestly. We re
 cognize that everyone has a right to know their genetic history. By bringi
 ng these groups together\, we learn from the experiences of each other and
  have the opportunity to explore and process our own journeys.\n\nGroup's 
 Scope\nThis peer discussion and support group is not meant to replace conv
 entional therapy\, but rather serve as additional support on your personal
  journey to integrate your experience. The focus of this group is the emot
 ional aspects of our journeys. For those involved in the process of search
 \, one on one guidance and support as well as technical expertise and assi
 stance are available through our Search & DNA Assistance Program.\n\nMeeti
 ng Information\n\nThese are virtual meetings led by trained\, volunteer fa
 cilitators using the Zoom platform (which can be accessed through a home c
 omputer/laptop\, tablet\, or mobile phone) and will require an internet co
 nnection or phone data connection. Pre-registration is required and can be
  completed by finding the link for the meeting on our calendar and followi
 ng the prompts for registration. There are five opportunities to participa
 te in a meeting each month. Dates and times can be found on our calendar: 
 https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/news-events/our-calendar.html\n
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DESCRIPTION:Grief is a common experience for those impacted by adoption but
  is not widely acknowledged or recognized in the larger community. This gr
 oup will provide a safe space to process the complexities of disenfranchis
 ed grief in your experience.\n\nWe don't have all the answers\, but if thi
 s topic relates to you please join the conversation. Together we can help 
 each other see ourselves more clearly and learn how to navigate the journe
 y.\n\nCome to share\, or listen\, or both! All are welcome! \n\nAbout Gene
 ral Discussion Meetings \nThese virtual gatherings provide a safe place wh
 ere people can share their feelings and experiences\, get support from the
 ir peers\, and learn from others’ perspectives. The meetings have an open 
 discussion format and are attended by anyone with a connection to adoption
  or foster care\, including adult adoptees\, birth parents\, siblings\, an
 d adoptive parents\, those that have experienced foster or kinship care\, 
 or DNA discoveries such as misattributed parentage or donor conception. Pr
 ofessionals are also welcome to come and learn from the shared perspective
 s of the constellation members.\n\nWe believe adoption is a complex\, life
 long\, and intergenerational journey for all those whose lives are impacte
 d by it. These meetings connect and empower individuals impacted by adopti
 on\, kinship\, foster care\, and DNA Discoveries and provide a source of h
 ealing\, understanding\, and learning. Recognizing that a unified voice is
  a strong voice\, we advocate for truth and honesty on behalf of adoptees\
 , who wonder where they came from and why they were placed for adoption\; 
 for birth families\, who have never forgotten the child\; and for adoptive
  families\, who deserve to have their questions addressed honestly. We rec
 ognize that everyone has a right to know their genetic history. By bringin
 g these groups together\, we learn from the experiences of each other and 
 have the opportunity to explore and process our own journeys.\n\nGroup's S
 cope\nThis peer discussion and support group is not meant to replace conve
 ntional therapy\, but rather serve as additional support on your personal 
 journey to integrate your experience. The focus of this group is the emoti
 onal aspects of our journeys. For those involved in the process of search\
 , one on one guidance and support as well as technical expertise and assis
 tance are available through our Search & DNA Assistance Program.\n\nMeetin
 g Information\n\nThese are virtual meetings led by trained\, volunteer fac
 ilitators using the Zoom platform (which can be accessed through a home co
 mputer/laptop\, tablet\, or mobile phone) and will require an internet con
 nection or phone data connection. Pre-registration is required and can be 
 completed by finding the link for the meeting on our calendar and followin
 g the prompts for registration. There are five opportunities to participat
 e in a meeting each month. Dates and times can be found on our calendar: h
 ttps://www.adoptionnetwork.org/news-events/our-calendar.html\n
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SUMMARY:General Discussion Meeting Special Topic: Untangling Disenfranchise
 d Grief facilitated by JJ and Rosemary
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