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X-WR-CALDESC:In this session we'll discuss genetic mirroring\, which is the
  reflection of our inherited traits\, and how it is essential to forming a
  healthy sense of identity. We’ll explore genetics and genetic markers\, a
 nd how seeing these things validates an adoptee’s existence. We’ll also di
 scuss different ways an adopted person can experience genetic mirroring by
  hearing from those who are willing to share. \n\nAbout General Discussion
  Meetings \nThese virtual gatherings provide a safe place where people can
  share their feelings and experiences\, get support from their peers\, and
  learn from others’ perspectives. The meetings have an open discussion for
 mat and are attended by anyone with a connection to adoption or foster car
 e\, including adult adoptees\, birth parents\, siblings\, and adoptive par
 ents\, those that have experienced foster or kinship care\, or DNA discove
 ries such as misattributed parentage or donor conception. Professionals ar
 e also welcome to come and learn from the shared perspectives of the const
 ellation members.\n\nWe believe adoption is a complex\, lifelong\, and int
 ergenerational journey for all those whose lives are impacted by it. These
  meetings connect and empower individuals impacted by adoption\, kinship\,
  foster care\, and DNA Discoveries and provide a source of healing\, under
 standing\, and learning. Recognizing that a unified voice is a strong voic
 e\, we advocate for truth and honesty on behalf of adoptees\, who wonder w
 here they came from and why they were placed for adoption\; for birth fami
 lies\, who have never forgotten the child\; and for adoptive families\, wh
 o deserve to have their questions addressed honestly. We recognize that ev
 eryone has a right to know their genetic history. By bringing these groups
  together\, we learn from the experiences of each other and have the oppor
 tunity to explore and process our own journeys.\n\nGroup's Scope\nThis pee
 r discussion and support group is not meant to replace conventional therap
 y\, but rather serve as additional support on your personal journey to int
 egrate your experience. The focus of this group is the emotional aspects o
 f our journeys. For those involved in the process of search\, one on one g
 uidance and support as well as technical expertise and assistance are avai
 lable through our Search & DNA Assistance Program.\n\nMeeting Information
 \n\nThese are virtual meetings led by trained\, volunteer facilitators usi
 ng the Zoom platform (which can be accessed through a home computer/laptop
 \, tablet\, or mobile phone) and will require an internet connection or ph
 one data connection. Pre-registration is required and can be completed by 
 finding the link for the meeting on our calendar and following the prompts
  for registration. There are five opportunities to participate in a meetin
 g each month. Dates and times can be found on our calendar: https://www.ad
 optionnetwork.org/news-events/our-calendar.html\n
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DESCRIPTION:In this session we'll discuss genetic mirroring\, which is the 
 reflection of our inherited traits\, and how it is essential to forming a 
 healthy sense of identity. We’ll explore genetics and genetic markers\, an
 d how seeing these things validates an adoptee’s existence. We’ll also dis
 cuss different ways an adopted person can experience genetic mirroring by 
 hearing from those who are willing to share. \n\nAbout General Discussion 
 Meetings \nThese virtual gatherings provide a safe place where people can 
 share their feelings and experiences\, get support from their peers\, and 
 learn from others’ perspectives. The meetings have an open discussion form
 at and are attended by anyone with a connection to adoption or foster care
 \, including adult adoptees\, birth parents\, siblings\, and adoptive pare
 nts\, those that have experienced foster or kinship care\, or DNA discover
 ies such as misattributed parentage or donor conception. Professionals are
  also welcome to come and learn from the shared perspectives of the conste
 llation members.\n\nWe believe adoption is a complex\, lifelong\, and inte
 rgenerational journey for all those whose lives are impacted by it. These 
 meetings connect and empower individuals impacted by adoption\, kinship\, 
 foster care\, and DNA Discoveries and provide a source of healing\, unders
 tanding\, and learning. Recognizing that a unified voice is a strong voice
 \, we advocate for truth and honesty on behalf of adoptees\, who wonder wh
 ere they came from and why they were placed for adoption\; for birth famil
 ies\, who have never forgotten the child\; and for adoptive families\, who
  deserve to have their questions addressed honestly. We recognize that eve
 ryone has a right to know their genetic history. By bringing these groups 
 together\, we learn from the experiences of each other and have the opport
 unity to explore and process our own journeys.\n\nGroup's Scope\nThis peer
  discussion and support group is not meant to replace conventional therapy
 \, but rather serve as additional support on your personal journey to inte
 grate your experience. The focus of this group is the emotional aspects of
  our journeys. For those involved in the process of search\, one on one gu
 idance and support as well as technical expertise and assistance are avail
 able through our Search & DNA Assistance Program.\n\nMeeting Information\n
 \nThese are virtual meetings led by trained\, volunteer facilitators using
  the Zoom platform (which can be accessed through a home computer/laptop\,
  tablet\, or mobile phone) and will require an internet connection or phon
 e data connection. Pre-registration is required and can be completed by fi
 nding the link for the meeting on our calendar and following the prompts f
 or registration. There are five opportunities to participate in a meeting 
 each month. Dates and times can be found on our calendar: https://www.adop
 tionnetwork.org/news-events/our-calendar.html\n
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SUMMARY:'Genetic Mirroring: What is it and Why is it Important?' facilitate
 d by JJ and Rosemary
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