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Tag: meditation as a healing tool

Adoptee Grief and Zen Meditation

On March 9, 2023January 21, 2024 By Desiree MaruIn Grief and Loss, Lifelong Impacts of Adoption, Philippines, Therapy, Trauma in AdoptionLeave a comment

Desiree shares her journey of acknowledging and embracing feelings of grief and loss that arise during Zen meditation. We all try to find paths towards healing.

On the Road to Recovery

On November 18, 2021July 25, 2022 By Desiree MaruIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Stephanie shares her 5 tips that helped her on the road to recovery as an intercountry adoptee. Adopted from the Philippines to the USA.

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