About this episode
Emma shares her experience of growing up with openness about her donor conception and the impact it had on her life.
Emma, who is from Denmark, grew up with openness about her donor conception from the very start. When she was a baby, her parents wrote her a letter explaining how she came into the world, putting it inside a children’s book they made especially for her. Emma and her mother Ida tell Namulanta Kombo about that decision to share the story early — what it meant for Emma as she was growing up, how their understanding has shifted over time, and what openness around donor conception looks like. To find out more about Dear Daughter, to take part, or read our privacy notice, please go to www.bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter. Or you can contact the team via WhatsApp on +44 800 030 4404
People in this episode
Host: Namulanta Kombo
Guest: Emma
Topics covered
- donor conception
- family dynamics
- openness
- personal stories
- identity
Keywords
- donor conception
- family
- openness
- identity
- personal story
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC World Service
Places: Denmark
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