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This DCN chat is for men only – in any family type, using any donation, those who are thinker/tryers or parents already. The session ...

15 Jan 20:00-21:30

This event is for DCN members only. Please login or join now.

This DCN chat is for men only – in any family type, using any donation, those who are thinker/tryers or parents already.

The session will be led by Stephen, dad to twin 9 year old through egg donation, and supported by James, dad to one child conceived with sperm donation.

DCN Chats offer a space for members to come together to talk about shared issues. This is a peer support online get-together.
All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event.

Join us for a friendly non-judgemental space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please dont hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org

This is an online Zoom meetup, therefore, you will be sent a link to join the Zoom chat to the email you supply upon registration.

Sign up for free for a Zoom account here https://zoom.us/signin. Please download the software onto your phone, tablet or computer in advance of the meeting so that you are not delayed in joining.

All participants are asked to turn on their video upon joining. We also ask that if you do have noisy distractions in the background (pets/other people in the room) please mute yourself when not talking.

A reminder that any information shared on this sign up form will be shared with the DCN Chat facilitator to manage the event.

DCN Chat code of conduct will be included in your confirmation email and can be found below. Please read it before joining.

We look forward to seeing you at the DCN Chat. This is an online Zoom meetup, therefore, the link is included in your confirmation email and reminder.

Sign up for free for a Zoom account here https://zoom.us/signin . Please download the software onto your phone, tablet or computer in advance of the meeting so that you are not delayed in joining.

All participants are asked to turn on their video upon joining. We also ask that if you do have noisy distractions in the background (pets/other people in the room) please mute yourself when not talking.

You will receive the Code of Conduct for the chat in the confirmation email, please read through it.
We hope you find this platform a helpful place for supportive conversation. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions or to give feedback on dcngroups@dcnetwork.org.

This event is for DCN members only. Please login or join now.

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