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Nairobi-based therapy for adoptees and families by an adoptee Couples & Family Therapist. Connect with yourself to better connect with the world around you.

Using play, attachment, trauma-competent therapies, Internal Family Systems, and Neurofeedback.

21/04/2026

💼 An adoptive dad and advisory board member, Francis Katiba brings a perspective shaped by both family and purpose.

💼 He approaches his work with a steady focus on building systems that last and serve people well.

💼 His presence on the advisory board reflects a commitment to thoughtful growth and grounded decision-making.

💼 He’s someone who pays attention to the bigger picture while staying anchored in what truly matters.

💼 We’re grateful for the clarity and care he brings into this space.

17/04/2026

🫥 There’s a difference between being loving and being self-erasing where you disappear in the process. For a lot of adoptees, those two got blended or blurred early on.

🫥 When connection felt uncertain, of course a part of you learned how to protect it. Loyal. Effective. Maybe a little overcommitted.

🫥 The thing is, that part or strategy doesn’t automatically realize when the environment has changed.

🫥 So it still shows up, a bit cautious, saying, “maybe don’t risk it,” even when being known is actually possible.

🫥 The work is noticing and getting curious about that voice, building some trust with it, and slowly choosing when to follow it and when when not to.

06/04/2026

🧶 Before any placement happens, something complex has already taking shape within the adoptee.

🧶 Layers of origin, connection, loss, and meaning exist simultaneously, even when unseen.

🧶 These threads don’t wait for a new family - they travel with the child into it.

🧶 What may look like a beginning is often a continuation of relationships already held inside.

🧶 Honoring this reality invites deeper empathy, curiosity, and care.

03/04/2026

Hey Nairobians! Tomorrow’s meet-up has been canceled - thanks for understanding.

We’re still on for our next gathering on Saturday, June 6 at Sacred Mill Coffee Roasters (Mwanzi Market, Westlands).

Stay tuned for more details - we can’t wait to see you there ☕✨

31/03/2026

☕️ Parenting through adoption can feel isolating at times, especially when it feels like the people around you don’t fully understand the layers involved.

☕️ You might find yourself holding questions, emotions, or experiences that don’t always have a place to land.

☕️ Our adoptive parent meet-ups are meant to be a space where you don’t have to explain everything to be understood. A space for honest conversation, shared experience, and community.

☕️ Join us this Saturday, April 4, from 10:00–11:30am at Tin Roof Café in Karen, opposite The Hub. No RSVP needed. Hope to see you there!

27/03/2026

☀️ We’re honored to welcome Shaé Brown to the Advisory Board of The Adoptee Collective

☀️ An LCSW with over 10+ years of clinical experience in both Kenya and the U.S., she also founded and leads Kutoa Project. supports children and youth, ages 6-25, across Kenya who have experienced trauma with individual and group counseling.

☀️ As an adoptee, she brings both lived experience and a deep commitment to creating safe, affirming spaces.

☀️ Her perspective strengthens the heart and direction of this work. We’re grateful to have her with us!

23/03/2026

☕️ We’re hosting another Adoptive Parent Meet-Up and would love to have you there!

☕️ This space is for adoptive parents to connect, share, and be in community with others who understand the unique dynamics of adoption.

☕️ Whether you’re early in your journey or years in, you’re welcome here.

☕️ Join us on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00–11:30am at Tin Roof Café in Karen.

☕️ Save this post and message us for details.

20/03/2026

⚖️ We are proud to be guided by leaders who are actively shaping more just and equitable systems.

⚖️ Meet Waizeh, who brings a grounded, community-centered approach to her work in the legal space.

⚖️ Her commitment reflects a deep belief that everyone deserves informed support and fair representation.

⚖️ She shows up where it matters most—walking alongside individuals often left without access or advocacy.

⚖️ Her perspective strengthens and sharpens the work we’re building together.

⚖️ Help us welcome Waizeh in the comments and stay connected as we introduce more of the people behind this work.

17/03/2026

🥾 Many adoptees grow up highly attuned to the emotional worlds of others.

🥾 While “walking in another’s shoes” can build deep empathy, it can also make it easy to lose connection with our own inner experience.

🥾 Compassion offers another path - one where we can care deeply about others without abandoning ourselves in the process.

🥾 Adoptee wellbeing often includes learning how to stay connected and differentiated.

🥾 Fellow adoptees: What has helped you stay grounded in yourself while navigating relationships?

13/03/2026

🌟 We’re honored to introduce Nina Siamanta, an advisory board member for The Adoptee Collective. ✨

🌟 With a multidisciplinary background spanning finance, operations, and marketing, she brings a strategic lens that strengthens how mission-driven organizations grow and sustain their impact.

🌟 Nina’s experience supporting NGOs in areas like budgeting and organizational development makes her an invaluable thought partner as we build and expand our work.

🌟 She’s also an entrepreneur at heart, channeling creativity and innovation into ventures that reflect purpose and quality. We’re grateful to have her insight and leadership helping guide this next chapter.

🌟 Join us in showing some love to Nina in the comments and follow along as we introduce our incredible advisors helping shape the future of The Adoptee Collective.

09/03/2026

🫆 Navigating identity as an adoptee can be complex, especially when cultural roots and family values pull in different directions.

🫆 Many adoptees experience tension between personal autonomy and connection to others, even from an early age.

🫆 These dynamics can show up in relationships, choices, and even in how someone experiences belonging.

🫆 Understanding how both biological and social histories contribute to a person’s sense of self can help both adoptees and parents foster stronger relationships and emotional well-being.

🫆 I’m curious - how do you see these patterns showing up in your own life or in the lives of those you know?

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+254116993612

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http://www.theadopteecollective.com/

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