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EPISODE · May 4, 2025 · 44 MIN

What Happens When You Meet Your Donor and Siblings as an Adult? | Freya Lyon's Donor Conception Story

from Building your family · host Lisa Schuman

What is it really like to meet your donor—or your donor siblings—as an adult, after your values and worldview are already in place? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Freya Lyon shares her journey as a donor-conceived person who felt confident in her identity, only to experience a major shift when she met genetic relatives later in life. Freya opens up about what surprised her, how these relationships shaped her views on family, and how they influenced her own approach to building a family. If you’ve ever wondered about late-in-life donor connections, identity, or the complexities of modern family-building, this episode offers rare insight and heart. 📌 Subscribe for more real-life stories and expert guidance on donor conception, surrogacy, and modern parenthood. 🔔 New episodes weekly on the Building Your Family podcast. Follow Freya on Instagram: @thequeermama Follow Freya on TikTok: @thequeermama

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