I'm Lee, the coordinator of the Adoptive Dad's Virtual Community Group.

My wife and I started our adoption journey in 2020 during Covid. In November 2021 our 2 children, siblings aged 3 & 5, came home to us. Our family includes a much older birth daughter and a grandson who is a very recent addition to our close family.

The adoption journey has been a roller coaster but looking back I wouldn't change anything. I have learnt so much from attending virtual groups, meet ups, talking to other adopters and attending therapeutic sessions with our two children.

Professionally I work in sales in the food industry, holding various positions over the years but the most rewarding role is being an Adoptive Dad, our two children have been challenging but now so rewarding to see how they have become very settled and watch their confidence grow.

I wanted to join Adoption UK to share with other adoptive Dad's my journey and provide listening, support and discussion to another adoptive Dad where ever they are on the adoptive journey. The power of conversation is never to be underestimated, no question is too small or too big. Sharing experiences is truly beneficial to everyone as all adoption journeys are different.

The Adoptive Dad's Virtual Community Group is a 'safe place to share' environment and maybe a place where you can give or receive valuable advice for free

We look forward to you joining us.

Adoptive Dads meet-ups