Pride & Joy
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<p>For queers, having kids is complicated. Yet lots of us make it happen. These are our stories.</p>
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5/7/2020
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July 6, 2020
Ginger Beer
<p>So, you’re queer and your kids are here. No matter how you became a parent, at this point, it can feel like the hardest, scariest work is really just beginning.</p><p>Freddy’s child is two years old. For now, life is all play. But Freddy is already mentally preparing for him going to school.</p><p>Will his be the only kid from a queer family? Will he get teased for it and, if so, will he be resilient? And are these even things queer parents need to worry about nowadays?</p><p>Freddy takes his hopes and fears to Anna Carlile, and her daughter Tallula. </p><p>Resources: - BBC Actionline – Bullying https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2bDp2XwpGSYbFdYCG8QNz95/information-and-support-bullying - NHS – LGBT paths to parenthood https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/gay-health-having-children/ - BBC Actionline – LGBT https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1nYWPTdMtKStFL2ztx1SV11/information-and-support-lgbt-issues</p><p>Presented by Freddy McConnell Produced by Dasha Lisitsina Assistant Producer: Arlie Adlington Executive Producer: Russell Finch Sound Design: Phoebe Wang A Somethin’ Else Production for BBC Sounds</p>
June 29, 2020
Choosing The One
<p>Freddy meets Louie and Ellie, a transgender man and a cis woman, who are trying to start a family. </p><p>But navigating fertility treatment as a queer couple isn’t always easy. And then there's the tricky business of choosing a sperm donor…which for Louie and Ellie can only mean one thing: it's spreadsheet time.</p><p>Freddy also meets Dev, who is trans and not too interested in parenthood. So instead, he decided to become an egg donor.</p><p>Resources: - For basic, official, up-to-date information in the UK https://www.hfea.gov.uk/</p><p>Presented by Freddy McConnell Produced by Dasha Lisitsina Assistant Producer: Arlie Adlington Executive Producer: Russell Finch Sound Design: Phoebe Wang A Somethin’ Else Production for BBC Sounds</p>
June 22, 2020
The Kids Are All Right
<p>Kacey grew up in the Midlands, became a teacher, got married and had three kids. At 49 years old, she came out as a trans woman. </p><p>What’s it like when your family becomes queer after you’ve had your kids? Kacey shares the story of coming out to her family - and her entire school. </p><p>Presented by Freddy McConnell Produced by Dasha Lisitsina Assistant Producer: Arlie Adlington Executive Producer: Russell Finch Sound Design: Phoebe Wang A Somethin’ Else Production for BBC Sounds</p>
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