Different Colours, Same Love: Megan Richardson & Jo Hull

About this episode

Megan Richardson and Jo Hull discuss their journey to parenthood through adoption as a same-sex couple in Hong Kong, highlighting systemic challenges and personal triumphs.

In a compelling conversation with Raphael Wong, Megan Richardson and Jo Hull share their remarkable journey to parenthood through adoption, navigating the complexities of Hong Kong's adoption system as a same-sex couple. Initially contemplating fostering, the couple ultimately pursued adoption despite recognising the additional challenges they would face. Their account details extensive interactions with the Social Welfare Department (SWD), including 26 matching panels and numerous setbacks. The period between approval as prospective adopters and matching with their children, Freddie and Luna, proved particularly challenging as they balanced hope with uncertainty. Despite the profound joy of becoming parents, their experience highlighted persistent systemic barriers. The couple faced additional scrutiny during the adoption order proceedings, reflecting outdated institutional perspectives. Though the legal process encountered several delays, it ultimately concluded successfully with the granting of the adoption order. Looking ahead, the couple plans to marry in the UK this summer and pursue co-parent adoption through the British legal system for Jo. They warmly acknowledge the…

People in this episode

Host: Raphael Wong

Guests: Megan Richardson, Jo Hull

Topics covered

• adoption
• same-sex couples
• parenthood
• systemic barriers
• workplace policies
• family dynamics

Keywords

• adoption
• same-sex couple
• parenthood
• Hong Kong
• Social Welfare Department
• family support
• workplace inclusion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Social Welfare Department, Shek O community

Places: Hong Kong, UK

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