Celebrating the Many Hands and Hearts That Hold Us (Part Two): Honoring Fatherhood in All Its Forms

In this heartfelt June episode of Calendar Conversations, host April Dinwoodie continues her two-part series exploring expansive definitions of family. With Father's Day as our guidepost, we honor the many forms of fathering that show up in the lives of adopted persons — from fathers of origin and adoptive dads to mentors, uncles, grandfathers, and beyond. April shares personal reflections on the joy and ache of Father's Day, shines a light on the systemic erasure of fathers (especially Black fathers), and offers tangible ways adoptive parents and caregivers can foster healing, identity, and connection during this emotionally complex season. Whether through naming, ritual, or brave conversation, this episode is an invitation to hold space for all the hands and hearts that shape a child's life — and to offer them the gift of wholeness.