Trusted Media
~Togetherness Heals~
When Hiraeth Hope & Healing began hosting retreats, we made a steadfast commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our environment—ensuring a space of solace for both our participants and ourselves. We created a sanctuary where individuals could find healing, free from the shame and stigma often tied to experiences of adoption, NPE discoveries, and misconceptions surrounding donor conception. This commitment remains unwavering.
As media outlets approach us, we pledge to engage only with journalists who will honor our narratives with integrity, ensuring our mission is accurately represented and treated with respect.
“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” ~ Brené Brown
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Cronkite News
Rachel Fortunato
July 13, 2022
“With the continuing rise of at-home DNA tests many people are finding surprising information about their family trees, but not all of these findings are good.”
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Arizona Digital Free Press
Michelle Talsma Everson
June 8, 2022
“It is estimated that more than 26 million people have taken an at-home DNA test such as 23 and Me, AncestryDNA, and others. And this statistic, which is one of the most recent numbers available, is actually from 2019 — so it has likely grown. A Pew Research Study cites that more than a quarter of DNA test takers have found an unexpected close relative.”
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Severance Magazine
B.K. Jackson
December 5, 2019
“An NPE and an adoptee have teamed to organize retreats for individuals affected by identity loss resulting from adoption, misattributed parentage, or donor conception.”
