Preparing ourselves for potential future adoption

Hi all,

I've been lingering for a while on this sub as adoption has been something my husband and I have had on the low burner for a while. I hope it's okay to share my experience and humbly ask for some of your own.

We had a short journey with trying to conceive - ultimately I lost my fertility, and we decided no to IVF, both realising we weren't desperate enough for a biological child and simply want to parent as best we can. Adoption is very much on the cards for us, and it's been wonderful to read stories here, challenging and positive, to understand its unique realities and joys.

We are shortly moving to a new city, and I know we need a good amount of time to process and find a new life, re-find our joy and a community before we consider applying. However I wonder if there are things we could consider in the meantime which might help us both decide and gain insight - books, podcasts but maybe meeting adoptive parents/local groups/volunteering? I don't want to 'busy' myself out of processing/grieving but also want to learn and understand.

Welcome your thoughts. Thank you.