In a world where everyone else seems to create a family easily, it can feel as though you are the only ones struggling. But you are not alone. Here our LGBTQ+ community share real life stories about many of the same issues you are struggling with. We are stronger together.

In Secret

“…The financial strain caused by the lack of NHS-funded fertility treatment is a huge factor in our deteriorating mental health…What makes it even harder is that we are having to go through this in secret. Many members of our close family are opposed to LGBTQ+ people having children and using IVF to do so”

Choices

“…it was important to consider the health, psychological and financial implications in the decision. As an interracial couple we want a  sperm donor be a reflection of us, however there is a shortage of sperm donors in the UK, in particular donors that are Black or mixed…”

Fertility in Mind

“…The feelings are infinite when you’re in the depths of it, trying to keep your head just a little bit above the water as your legs frantically paddle against the tide that seems so set on washing you beneath its grip and spitting you out, disorientated, and unsure of where to turn next…”

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