For many people undergoing fertility treatments, comments like, "Why don't you just adopt?" or "You could use an egg donor" are unfortunately common. While these suggestions are often well-meaning, they can feel dismissive of the deep emotional complexities surrounding infertility. Such remarks can leave someone feeling even more isolated, as though their very real struggles are being minimized.
Choosing donor conception can bring up deep concerns about identity and connection. Parents often wonder: Will this child feel like "mine" if they don't share my genetic makeup? Will they feel closer to the father, who shares a biological connection? And what if the child wants to find their donor? These questions are not unusual, and they reflect the emotional complexity of making such a choice.
The absence of a genetic connection can feel like a significant loss in itself. Many parents worry about not feeling as "connected" to a child who doesn't share their physical traits, personality, or family heritage.
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