In a ground-breaking new book released today by the Equality Network, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people share their personal experiences of becoming parents.
65 people told their stories in interviews and surveys, including their experiences of donor insemination (whether through a clinic or at home), co-parenting, adoption and surrogacy.
The book meets a need for case-studies to help other LGBT people who would like to become parents.
‘LGBT Pathways to Parenthood’ was compiled by Heather Walker for the Equality Network, in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland and LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
Tim Hopkins, Director of the Equality Network, said:
“The need to become a parent can be overwhelming. It’s challenging enough if you simply can’t find the right partner, worse if you have fertility problems. Being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender raises a whole raft of extra practical and emotional issues. This book tells a range of very human stories about the hope and despair, the struggles and successes of trying to have a child. It also says a lot about love and the complexities of relationships. I’d like to thank all the LGBT people who contributed, some very bravely, in order to help others who are thinking of embarking on the same journey.”
‘LGBT Pathways to Parenthood’ is available free as a pdf, from the Equality Network’s website.
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It is also available as a 215 page A4 printed book, price £11,16 from Amazon.
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