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X-WR-CALDESC:Open Adoption and Grief Can Coexist\n\nAbout the Discussion:\n
 For many people\, the term “open adoption” brings assumptions of reassuran
 ce\, connection\, and reduced loss. While openness can create meaningful r
 elationships and moments of healing\, it does not erase the complex grief 
 that many birth mothers continue to carry. In this special topic meeting\,
  we will explore the nuanced realities of open adoption and the ways grief
 \, love\, gratitude\, joy\, longing\, and loss can all exist at the same t
 ime. Together\, we will discuss how openness can change over time\, the em
 otional impact of ongoing contact\, and the importance of creating space f
 or honest conversations about the lifelong experiences of birth mothers. T
 his meeting is open to all impacted by adoption\, including adoptees\, ado
 ptive parents\, professionals\, and supporters who want to listen\, learn\
 , and better understand the complexities of open adoption.\n\nFacilitators
  Nikki and Lindsey lead our monthly Birth Mother Support Group which provi
 des a safe and supportive environment to help with the complexities that a
 re often part of the adoption experience. While these meetings are usually
  open only to birth mothers\, this meeting is open to the full constellati
 on. \n \nWhat is the scope of this group?\nThis peer discussion and suppor
 t group is not meant to replace conventional therapy but rather serve as a
 dditional support on your personal journey to integrate your experience. T
 he focus of this group is the emotional aspects of our journeys. For those
  involved in the process of search\, one on one guidance and support as we
 ll as technical expertise and assistance\, are available through Our Searc
 h & DNA Assistance Program at https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/service-area
 s/adult-adoptee-birthparents/search-and-reunion.html.\n\nMeeting Informati
 on\nThis meeting is a virtual meeting led by trained\, volunteer facilitat
 ors Lindsey and Nikki\, held the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 p
 m ET. The meeting is held via the Zoom platform (which can be accessed thr
 ough a home computer/laptop\, tablet\, or mobile phone) and will require a
 n internet connection or phone data connection. Registration is required a
 nd can be completed by clicking on the registration button in the right-ha
 nd corner and following the prompts. \n\nThe meetings are free and open to
  birth mothers. Membership in Adoption Network Cleveland helps provide the
  support that makes Birth Mother Support Meetings possible\, and we ask al
 l who attend to consider joining as a member at https://www.adoptionnetwor
 k.org/get-involved/become-a-member.html. \n
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DESCRIPTION:Open Adoption and Grief Can Coexist\n\nAbout the Discussion:\nF
 or many people\, the term “open adoption” brings assumptions of reassuranc
 e\, connection\, and reduced loss. While openness can create meaningful re
 lationships and moments of healing\, it does not erase the complex grief t
 hat many birth mothers continue to carry. In this special topic meeting\, 
 we will explore the nuanced realities of open adoption and the ways grief\
 , love\, gratitude\, joy\, longing\, and loss can all exist at the same ti
 me. Together\, we will discuss how openness can change over time\, the emo
 tional impact of ongoing contact\, and the importance of creating space fo
 r honest conversations about the lifelong experiences of birth mothers. Th
 is meeting is open to all impacted by adoption\, including adoptees\, adop
 tive parents\, professionals\, and supporters who want to listen\, learn\,
  and better understand the complexities of open adoption.\n\nFacilitators 
 Nikki and Lindsey lead our monthly Birth Mother Support Group which provid
 es a safe and supportive environment to help with the complexities that ar
 e often part of the adoption experience. While these meetings are usually 
 open only to birth mothers\, this meeting is open to the full constellatio
 n. \n \nWhat is the scope of this group?\nThis peer discussion and support
  group is not meant to replace conventional therapy but rather serve as ad
 ditional support on your personal journey to integrate your experience. Th
 e focus of this group is the emotional aspects of our journeys. For those 
 involved in the process of search\, one on one guidance and support as wel
 l as technical expertise and assistance\, are available through Our Search
  & DNA Assistance Program at https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/service-areas
 /adult-adoptee-birthparents/search-and-reunion.html.\n\nMeeting Informatio
 n\nThis meeting is a virtual meeting led by trained\, volunteer facilitato
 rs Lindsey and Nikki\, held the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9 pm
  ET. The meeting is held via the Zoom platform (which can be accessed thro
 ugh a home computer/laptop\, tablet\, or mobile phone) and will require an
  internet connection or phone data connection. Registration is required an
 d can be completed by clicking on the registration button in the right-han
 d corner and following the prompts. \n\nThe meetings are free and open to 
 birth mothers. Membership in Adoption Network Cleveland helps provide the 
 support that makes Birth Mother Support Meetings possible\, and we ask all
  who attend to consider joining as a member at https://www.adoptionnetwork
 .org/get-involved/become-a-member.html. \n
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
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SUMMARY:Special Topic Meeting facilitated by Lindsey and Nikki: Open Adopti
 on and Grief Can Coexist
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