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Walk Together
Walk Together focuses entirely on Adoption in the UK. It's to help mothers, fathers, children and everyone involved in the difficult, tumultuous, rewarding, elating roller coaster that can be the adoption before, during and after process in the UK.
Each month we will post a blog centered around a specific adoption topic like addiction, bi-racial adoption, nature VS nurture etc. If you have a specific topic you're interested in, please pop us a message and we'll add it to our content plan.
- Aug 26
- 7 min
Debunking adoption myths
Let's debunk some of the most common myths about adoption in the UK and provide the facts that prospective parents need to make informed dec
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- Aug 20
- 3 min
How to Prepare your Biological Children for an Adopted Sibling
Welcoming a new sibling into the family is a big deal, especially when that sibling is being adopted.
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- Aug 9
- 6 min
Single parent adoption in the UK: A guide for prospective parents
Single people who wish to adopt undergo a thorough assessment process conducted by adoption agencies or local authorities.
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- Jul 30
- 4 min
Understanding Blocked Care in Adoptive Parenting
Blocked care is a biological response where the caregiving system 'shuts down,' making it difficult for parents to empathise with their chil
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- Jul 25
- 7 min
Mindfulness: A Free Way to Help Yourself
Mindfulness, which has gained popularity in recent years, involves reconnecting with the present moment without passing judgement.
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- Jul 12
- 1 min
Our first Walk Together Adoption event...
On Saturday 6th July, on the beautiful stretch of beach Bournemouth offers, adoption unified us at Walk Together with fellow adopters,...
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- Jul 12
- 3 min
The forgotten carers - should respite be available for adopters?
While parenthood offers countless moments of joy and delight, we all know the pendulum can swing in the direction of exhaustion and...
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- Apr 17
- 5 min
Resource Page Adoption UK
Adoption can be a challenging journey, but you are not alone. Check out our array of different support links available for those in the UK.
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- Apr 12
- 5 min
Timed-Out Support Services: Nurturing the Lifelong Journey of Post-Adoption Support
In adoption, the moment of placement often shines as a beacon of hope and fulfillment. However, beneath the surface lies a journey that...
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- Mar 13
- 10 min
The Vulnerability of Adopted Adolescents: A Closer Look
The landscape of adoption has seen profound shifts over the past three decades. Historically, adoptions primarily involved children being...
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- Jan 25
- 9 min
Unfolding the Narrative: The Transformative Power of Life Story Books in Shaping Adoptees' Identities
Life story books are a fundamental part of the adoption journey for many children. They serve as a bridge connecting adoptees with their...
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- Dec 1, 2023
- 6 min
Embracing your Journey: Navigating Identity and Healing
To those grappling with identity issues as adoptees, this blog seeks to offer more than just sympathy—it's about providing clear, empathetic
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- Oct 19, 2023
- 9 min
Exploring the Impact of Cultural Connections on Adoptees and their Families
Welcoming an adoptive child into your home often involves integrating a rich mix of cultural narratives histories. and traditions.
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- Jun 11, 2023
- 6 min
Walk in the Light | Adopting Birth Siblings
We were lucky enough to speak to the wonderful Fernando. He kindly shared him and his wife, Lela’s story of adopting their son Kauê.
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- Jun 11, 2023
- 13 min
Adopting Birth Siblings | Help Me Face The Dark
A blog about Greg and Julia - a couple who adopted multiple birth siblings in the North of England.
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- Jun 11, 2023
- 6 min
Birth Siblings - Better Together?
A blog exploring whether or not birth siblings are better off adopted together.
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- Oct 27, 2022
- 1 min
Our View
This is a space dedicated to our views on the topic of the month and our own experience. If we have something to say on a personal level,...
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- Oct 27, 2022
- 1 min
Help me face the dark
Help me face the dark isn't designed to scare. This is segment that aims to make those struggling with certain areas of adoption feel...
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- Oct 27, 2022
- 1 min
Walk in the Light
Our Walk in the light segment will cover a true life story of adoption in the UK that focuses on our monthly topic. We want to celebrate...
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