Reconnection after estrangement is rarely linear. For adoptees, both deciding to go low to no contact with their adoptive parent(s) family and deciding to reconnect are two extremely vulnerable and complex aspects of estrangement. This We the Experts panel brings together adoptees who have experienced reconnection after periods of distance, low to no contact, and separation. Through personal stories and honest reflection, panelists will explore what motivated them to reconnect, what challenges and emotions arose along the way, and how they’ve defined healing, boundaries, and belonging for themselves. Whether reconnection led to deeper understanding, new complexity, or an ongoing process, this conversation invites our community to hold space for all outcomes with empathy and curiosity.