Ask a Therapist: Choosing A Donor
An intended parent wonders about the best way to choose a donor for the benefit of the future child.
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Incredulity, Anxiety, Yearning, and Other Emotions of Late Discovery
"I joke with people that my first thought was, 'I’ve been diluted.' And as humorous as it may be to joke that finding out I was half white contributed to a sense of identity or cultural 'dilution,' it simultaneously created an incomparable sadness that took years to deconstruct."
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Ten Things Parents of Donor Conceived People Need to Know
Deciding to use donor sperm or eggs is often a result of a fertility complication. In this emotional process, the consideration of how donor conceived people (DCP) will feel about their conception is often overlooked.
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How Do I Tell My Family I Donated Sperm or Eggs?
If you haven't told your family that you donated sperm or eggs, read this guide.
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When should I tell my child that they are donor conceived?
The answer is simple: as soon as possible. Donor conceived people (DCP) need to know the truth about their conception from birth, or at the very least, prior to age 3.
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Dr. Phil’s Ill Conceived Sperm Donor Episode
On a recent episode of Dr. Phil, host Phil McGraw interviewed a 30-year-old man named Kyle who operates as a pro bono private sperm donor.
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Seven Things Former and Future Donors Need to Know
Are you a former donor or considering becoming one? Read this guide.
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The Donor Misnomer
Many donor conceived people argue it is detrimental to use the term “donor” because it promotes a false narrative of altruism and obscures reality.
