Donor Conception Network - Meetings
National Meetings - Comments & Impressions
Comments from recent London 2007 meeting
“The network meeting is by far the most useful thing we have done. It was thought provoking, inspiring and gave us hope for the future. Thanks so much.” Rachel
"A brilliant conference” Siobhan
“Wonderful to see so many people at the meeting and to meet old friends and bring the children” Karen
“This was my first time (at a meeting), I still don’t have children and it was very important for me to meet with people at various stages in the process. The workshops were truly uplifting.” Kitty
“A very powerful, moving, exciting experience to attend my first network meeting.” Anon
“Such a warm ‘family’ atmosphere at these meetings.” Sally
“Excellently organised. Excellent speakers. Good and enough time to speak 1-to-1 to others. Balance of large and small group sessions. Therapeutic exchange of personal stories as always!” Stella
“A hugely valuable support group.” Naomi
“The DCN continues to give valuable support and the sense of hope in the face of what often seems like insurmountable adversity. Thanks you.” Neil
“It was one of the most friendly, open and honest days I have ever experienced.” Rachel
“Being our first visit, we leave with a strong sense of joining a community.” Paula
Comments from London 2006 meeting
“Invaluable experience – always illuminating and
encouraging.” Maggie
“DCN supports me along the way, from making decisions, to support
from other members, to practical advice about telling my daughter about
her donor origins.” Sandra
“For me, the Network is all about embracing (or trying to embrace!)
our situation as parents, and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to
be parents. It’s a tremendous support through difficult and happy
times.” Talia
“It’s all very well being a member, but it’s at the
meetings that you really get the most out of the Network.” Jo
“Every year we learn something new and we feel inspired and
supported by everyone who we meet, as they’re all on a difficult
journey.”
“Very positive affirming experience. Allowed me to understand
issues others face and reflect on my own experience.” John
“Great day, well organised and interesting programme.
Thanks!” Belinda
“Loved the up-beat enthusiastic atmosphere. Will certainly come
back to more meetings.”
“I found the atmosphere welcoming and people friendly – as
usual.”
“A thought-provoking day. It was great to meet people in the same
situation as us.” Joanne
“The DCN meeting is always a very moving experience. People are so
open and willing to share information and experiences – many of
which are quite painful. Always a thought-provoking and stimulating
experience.”
“Thoroughly recommend attending the DCN day – we met some
very inspiring people. Definitely come back next year.” Jack
“Organisers most welcoming and went out of their way to introduce
us to others.”
“…it is great to hear about others’ experiences and
share our journey with others.”
“Great to see one is not alone and how interested and supportive
everybody is.”
“It was so helpful to be able to meet a group of people who could
empathise with the issues I am facing.” Rebecca
“Welcoming atmosphere. Emotional day listening to such wonderful
stories and experiences.”
“Good as usual to meet like-minded people, many of whom I have
spoken to on the phone.”
“It was great not to feel so alone, and to realise so many donor
families exist.”
“It was the first time I felt that I was part of a small but
supportive group of very loving families, as opposed to being very much
on our own.”
“After ten years with the Network I still learn something every
time. I am very grateful for the chance to check in with everyone every
year.” Nicki
“Friendly, thoughtful, informed.”
