Episode 4 – Growing Up Donor-Conceived

Being Donor-Conceived

In this final episode, we explore the experiences of donor-conceived teenagers and how their knowledge of their origins might affect their lives. Two donor-conceived adults share their take on the importance of openness, listening, and understanding in donor-conceived families, as both feelings of embarrassment and specialness might follow donor-conceived children through adolescence and the dreaded teenage years. Sabrina also seeks advice on dealing with teenage rebellion, including the dreaded phrase, "You're not even my real dad!" Luckily, psychologist Lise Kramer is there to offer guidance.