Adoption Connection Asheville - Sept 2nd from 6-7:30
Facilitated peer discussion for the adoption constellation—adoptees, birth or first parents, and loved ones—centered on sharing lived experiences and mutual support. A welcoming evening circle hosted in a church setting for connection and understanding.
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