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What We Learned From Our First "Together in This" Cohort
Resources & Support, Ties Program Updates, Adoption Constellation Elizabeth Kwon Resources & Support, Ties Program Updates, Adoption Constellation Elizabeth Kwon

What We Learned From Our First "Together in This" Cohort

Our first "Together in This" cohort showed us something we already suspected: partners of adoptees need a space too. Real conversations, real community, and a lot still left to explore. We're sharing what we learned and are giving insight into what's coming next.

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More Than a Return: Reflections from India Ties Kolkata Travelers
Adoptee Perspective, International Adoptee, Ties Travel Experience Elizabeth Kwon Adoptee Perspective, International Adoptee, Ties Travel Experience Elizabeth Kwon

More Than a Return: Reflections from India Ties Kolkata Travelers

Before leaving India, we sat down with the tour members for India Ties Kolkata and asked them what the journey was like for them - what made them travel with Ties, how the trip has impacted their relationships to themselves and their families and if they would recommend a Ties tour to anyone considering it. Excerpts have been edited for clarity.

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The Importance of Being “Together in This” - Introducing Our New Seminar for Partners of Adoptees
Resources & Support, Adoption Constellation, Ties Program Updates Elizabeth Kwon Resources & Support, Adoption Constellation, Ties Program Updates Elizabeth Kwon

The Importance of Being “Together in This” - Introducing Our New Seminar for Partners of Adoptees

Together in This is a three-part interactive seminar created specifically for partners of adoptees who want to better understand, support, and grow alongside the person they love. We sat down with Ben Kaanta and Sarah Kurtzahn, co-creators of this important seminar, to gain insight into why they felt this course was needed and why they decided to navigate unchartered territory.

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Returning to Korea: A Personal and Evolving Journey Through Heritage Travel
Ties Travel Experience Elizabeth Kwon Ties Travel Experience Elizabeth Kwon

Returning to Korea: A Personal and Evolving Journey Through Heritage Travel

In this powerful reflection, Korean Ties Program Manager Sarah Kurtzahn shares her personal experience traveling to South Korea with her husband (a Korean adoptee) and their young son. From exploring Seoul in 100°F heat to navigating Korea’s evolving post-adoption landscape, Sarah reflects on how heritage travel, adoptee identity, and family connection continue to intersect in meaningful ways.

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