S14 EP10 | Freya Lyon, a queer mom and donor-conceived child, shares her journey of finding her "bio dad" and connecting with her donor-conceived siblings. She discusses her experience growing up with queer moms, her own journey of becoming a parent, and the importance of open communication and honesty in donor-conceived families. Freya emphasizes the significance of answering the questions of donor-conceived children and providing them with the option to connect with their donors or half-siblings.

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🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈

• Freya had a positive experience growing up as a donor-conceived child and always felt comfortable discussing her origins.
• She recently found her biological father and has formed a close relationship with him and her donor-conceived siblings.
• Freya's children have multiple half-siblings from the same donor, and they have the option to connect with them in the future.
• Open communication and honesty are crucial in donor-conceived families to ensure that children have a clear understanding of their origins and can make informed decisions about connecting with their donors or half-siblings.

🏳️‍🌈Quotes:🏳️‍🌈

• "I've always wondered if I would have inherited something [from my biological father]." - Freya Lyon
• "Our family is completed, we're not having anymore. I want to be able to do this for someone." - Freya Lyon
• "That level of contact was really all I wanted as a kid. I just wanted the odd question answered. I didn't need that relationship growing up. It's just a bonus now." - Freya Lyon

🏳️‍🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Fertility Matters @Work
• Surrogacy UK
• Helen’s Blog

🏳️‍🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈

• Freya Lyon is a queer mom and donor-conceived child. She has two children with her wife using a sperm donor and has recently connected with her biological father. Freya shares her journey of finding her biological father and forming relationships with her donor-conceived siblings.

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