The Long Game: Navigating the Rollercoaster of Adoption Reunion with Grace
Weekend retreat centered on adoption reunion support, with guided conversations and relationship-building practices for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents navigating contact with genetic relatives. Emphasis on grace, emotional resilience, and long-term connection.
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