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X-WR-CALDESC:Many members of the adoption constellation encounter “emotiona
 l landmines” throughout the year\, especially during the holiday season. T
 hese emotional landmines can arise unexpectedly\, bringing intense or over
 whelming emotions that we weren't prepared to deal with. This month’s disc
 ussion will explore what these landmines can look like and how we can proc
 ess and cope with them.\n\nIn-Person General Discussion Meetings provide a
  safe place where people can share their feelings and experiences\, get su
 pport from their peers\, and learn from others’ perspectives. This special
  topic meeting may be attended by anyone with a connection to adoption or 
 foster care\, including adult adoptees\, birth parents\, siblings\, and ad
 optive parents\, those that have experienced foster or kinship care\, or D
 NA discoveries such as misattributed parentage or donor conception. Profes
 sionals are also welcome to come and learn from the shared perspectives of
  the constellation members.\n\nWhy are these groups needed?\n\nWe believe 
 adoption is a complex\, lifelong\, and intergenerational journey for all t
 hose whose lives are impacted by it. These meetings connect and empower in
 dividuals impacted by adoption\, kinship\, foster care\, and DNA Discoveri
 es and provide a source of healing\, understanding\, and learning. Recogni
 zing that a unified voice is a strong voice\, we advocate for truth and ho
 nesty 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 question
 s addressed honestly. We recognize that everyone has a right to know their
  genetic history. By bringing these groups together\, we learn from the ex
 periences of each other and have the opportunity to explore and process ou
 r own journeys.\n\nWhat is the scope of this group?\n\nThis peer discussio
 n and support group is not meant to replace conventional therapy but rathe
 r serves as additional support on your personal journey to integrate your 
 experience. This group focuses on the emotional aspects of our journeys. F
 or those involved in the process of search\, one on one guidance and suppo
 rt as well as technical expertise and assistance are available through our
  Search & DNA Assistance Program.\n
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DESCRIPTION:Many members of the adoption constellation encounter “emotional
  landmines” throughout the year\, especially during the holiday season. Th
 ese emotional landmines can arise unexpectedly\, bringing intense or overw
 helming emotions that we weren't prepared to deal with. This month’s discu
 ssion will explore what these landmines can look like and how we can proce
 ss and cope with them.\n\nIn-Person General Discussion Meetings provide a 
 safe place where people can share their feelings and experiences\, get sup
 port from their peers\, and learn from others’ perspectives. This special 
 topic meeting may be attended by anyone with a connection to adoption or f
 oster care\, including adult adoptees\, birth parents\, siblings\, and ado
 ptive parents\, those that have experienced foster or kinship care\, or DN
 A discoveries such as misattributed parentage or donor conception. Profess
 ionals are also welcome to come and learn from the shared perspectives of 
 the constellation members.\n\nWhy are these groups needed?\n\nWe believe a
 doption is a complex\, lifelong\, and intergenerational journey for all th
 ose whose lives are impacted by it. These meetings connect and empower ind
 ividuals impacted by adoption\, kinship\, foster care\, and DNA Discoverie
 s and provide a source of healing\, understanding\, and learning. Recogniz
 ing that a unified voice is a strong voice\, we advocate for truth and hon
 esty on behalf of adoptees\, who wonder where they came from and why they 
 were placed for adoption\; for birth families\, who have never forgotten t
 he child\; and for adoptive families\, who deserve to have their questions
  addressed honestly. We recognize that everyone has a right to know their 
 genetic history. By bringing these groups together\, we learn from the exp
 eriences of each other and have the opportunity to explore and process our
  own journeys.\n\nWhat is the scope of this group?\n\nThis peer discussion
  and support group is not meant to replace conventional therapy but rather
  serves as additional support on your personal journey to integrate your e
 xperience. This group focuses on the emotional aspects of our journeys. Fo
 r those involved in the process of search\, one on one guidance and suppor
 t as well as technical expertise and assistance are available through our 
 Search & DNA Assistance Program.\n
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LOCATION:Adoption Network Cleveland\, 2592 West 14th St.\, Cleveland\, OH 4
 4113 US
SUMMARY:IN-PERSON Special Topic Meeting: Emotional Landmines with Kim and A
 my
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