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The Adoptee Voice: Lessons from Lived Experience: A 4-Part Series
April 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on February 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm
One event on March 24, 2026 at 7:00 pm
One event on April 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm
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Series Goals and Value Proposition
The most critical resource for adoptive and foster parents is the authentic, lived experience of adopted individuals. This series provides a structured environment to analyze common emotional and relational challenges through the eyes of those who have experienced them.
4-Part Session Breakdown (60 Minutes Each)
The four one-hour sessions are structured to explore distinct, critical themes in the adoption/foster journey.
| Session | Title | Focus & Theme | Case Study Example (Conceptual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1
January 13 |
The Two Stories: Loss and Loyalty | Exploring the primal wound of loss and the feeling of loyalty conflicts often experienced when talking about birth family or the past. | A story detailing a moment the adoptee hesitated to express curiosity about their birth mother for fear of hurting their adoptive mother’s feelings. |
| Part 2
February 10 |
Identity and Difference: “Just Like Everyone Else” | Analyzing the search for self and identity formation, particularly moments where the adoptee felt “different” or marginalized due to their adoption status. | A narrative about filling out a family tree assignment in school or a moment of micro-aggression from extended family or the public. |
| Part 3
March 24 |
Communication in Crisis: The Tough Conversations | Focusing on difficult, high-stakes communication points (e.g., finding out the truth, reacting to intense grief, or the decision to search). | A story recounting a major argument with parents regarding adoption records, or an emotional outburst related to original loss. |
| Part 4
April 28 |
Connecting the Dots: Adoptee-Informed Parenting | Synthesizing the lessons learned into proactive, daily parenting habits that validate the adoptee experience. | A narrative detailing a simple, ordinary moment where a parent’s subtle, validating comment made a profound positive impact on the adult adoptee. |
Developed and presented by: Tina Neese, Ed.D, LPC
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