Annie's Journey: "Something I've always felt really grateful for is how wanted I was from the very start."

AllPaths Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Annie, an ENT resident with a unique perspective on medicine, identity, and family. Born to two moms through donor insemination, Annie shares how she always knew she was deeply wanted.

We explore her journey as a donor-conceived person, her evolving thoughts on connecting with her donor father and 20 half-siblings, and how her experience shapes her medical approach. Highlighted throughout is the importance of openness and transparency in donor conception, both within families and from donors themselves. Annie also sheds light on the gaps between what healthcare professionals are taught and what patients actually feel—especially in the world of fertility, and LGBTQ+ family building.

Join us for a heartfelt and insightful conversation on identity, belonging, and the diverse ways in which families are formed.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

Donor conceived person, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ fertility, LGBTQ+ family building, same-sex family, fertility treatment, donor insemination, donor sperm, fertility treatment, donor siblings, family building, donor conception, LGBTQ family, sperm donor, family diversity, adoption stories, fertility journey, medical training and family, openness in parenting, intentional parenting, family support, donor insemination, half siblings, transparency in donor conception, family dynamics, emotional support for families, Jewish sperm donors, navigating family structures, fertility awareness, parenting advice

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