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Family stories
Meet our community
Families come in all shapes and sizes. We stand with those who believe that love makes a family. No matter in which way they choose to start theirs. Meet those brave families who have chosen to share their stories, their hopes and their struggles.
Standing for equality
A future where same-sex couples have equal parenting rights
Hayley and Katja Schönberg, a German-English couple have been on an eventful fertility journey before they were able to welcome their little daughter. In this video, they share their aspirations and dreams for a world of equal parenting rights.
Family stories
We invite you to explore these stories and perhaps share your own. Together, we can change the conversation and transform perceptions, one story at a time.
Addressing prejudice
Solo mum: No one should be judged for how - or if - they have children
Clara, who chose to become a solo mum through sperm donation, took a path where the opinions of society and family loomed large. In this video she stands up for families of all forms.
Standing for equality
Defying odds: Becoming mothers in a country where it's not allowed
Jo and Viv, a two-mum family, navigated a world of misunderstanding about their baby's conception. They chose sperm donation, a journey leading them to create their dream family. In this video, they reflect on their unique path to parenthood.
Addressing prejudice
One loving and cheerleading parent is enough
Holly, a solo mum living in the UK, chose sperm donation to bring two children into her life. In this video, she shares her belief that a single cheerleading parent can bring more happiness than two miserable ones.
Empowering parenthood
Our commitment is to speak up for an open-minded society where every family, regardless of how it's formed, is respected and celebrated. Through sharing these stories, we aim to fight stereotypes and pave the way for more understanding and acceptance.
Embracing parenthood
Solo motherhood: How broken dreams make room for new ones
Hanna opens up about creating a life on her own terms and how this decision, though challenging, has been a source of happiness and self-discovery.
I love being in a two-mum family. It's amazing. There are two mums for everything.
Addressing prejudice
A male role model does not have to be a father
Hayley and Katja know that a family is not defined by the gender of the parents. In this video, they discuss who could be the male role model in their child's life.
Embracing parenthood
Parents speak up for diverse family forms
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Addressing prejudice
Parents sharing the stories on the prejudice they meet
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Standing for equality
Modern families paving the way for equal parental rights
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Donor-conceived family stories
On our blog, you'll find resources to help you on your path to parenthood and support your family as your child grows up.
