S5; E10 Chatting to donor conceived Skyler who was raised by a solo mum

20/04/2022 32 min Episodio 57
S5; E10 Chatting to donor conceived Skyler who was raised by a solo mum

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Episode Synopsis

In todays episode, the last in series 10, I speak to 21 year old Skyler. 
Skyler and her twin brother were conceived using egg and sperm donation and raised by their mum in a solo parent family. 
Skyler shares her experiences and thoughts about being donor conceived 
 
In todays episode we cover: 
- The things we do when we want to fit in as a child
- Growing up being the only solo parent family in the area
- When something happens to your only parent that prevents them for caring for you as they would have liked
- Finding your own male role models
- Whether solo parenthood through donor conception is a selfish decision
- Ways you can struggle growing up without a father
- The importance of honest communication 
- What language to use with our children
....and much more!
 
Connect with Skyler
You can connect with Skyler on Instagram at @skylergranat
She would love to hear from other donor conceived people to share experiences. 
 

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About Mel Johnson
Hi! I'm Mel, The Solo Parenthood Coach and following my own journey to solo parenthood, I created The Stork and I to support others going through the same journey. 
I'm also on a mission to change the narrative around solo parenthood
Learn more about me and the coaching I offer at www.thestorkandi.com
 
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