We respect one another’s writing and messaging. If you’re inspired by a colleague, then cite their influence on your writing in some way.

We’re all adoptees, but have had different experiences and may have varying perspectives. Please give one another grace where you disagree. We respect where we are each at in understanding the impact of adoption, recognizing a range of experiences and feelings.

We’re likely to talk about private and sensitive issues, so what we talk about in group should stay within the group.

We endeavor to keep all material private and confidential, but cannot guarantee all participants in the cohort will always do the same.

Sharing your writing and receiving feedback is optional. You can always decline to share if it gets too difficult.

This is a facilitated peer writing group, not a therapy session. If you are experiencing a serious mental health event, such as suicidal thoughts, please contact a licensed professional or the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

This group is intended to serve a community of adoptees. Consequently, all participants assert they are adoptees. Further, facilitators reserve the right to limit access to anyone deemed inappropriate, threatening, or otherwise disruptive to the group and its intended purpose.

We do not record discussion and sharing sessions.  We expect you to honor this policy, too.

You agree to hold harmless Adoptee Voices and its individual facilitators from any liability for outcomes of your participation in this writing group.