Episode 12: Who Isn't Here?

Episode 12: Who Isn't Here?

From Waiting with Love by Hopeful Dads

April 5, 2026 · 29 min · Season 1 · Episode 12

About this episode

Hosts Matt and Andrew share their personal journey of navigating family building as a same-sex couple and discuss the dynamics within their community.

Waiting with Love: Exploring LGBTQ+ Family Building, Challenges, and Community In this open and transparent episode, hosts Matt and Andrew share their personal journey of navigating family building as a same-sex couple, and the surprising dynamics they've observed within their community and beyond. They emphasize the importance of shared experiences, vulnerability, and creating safe spaces for everyone on this path. Key Topics: The initial motivations behind starting "Waiting with Love" and addressing the lack of LGBTQ+ family-building resources Unexpected audience demographics: straight couples and single women finding relevance in their journey The emotional and physical challenges of surrogacy, IVF, and adoption experiences The social media landscape: over-competition, the "highlight reel," and the culture of coming out repeatedly Why many LGBTQ+ individuals and couples remain silent about their struggles with fertility and family building The importance of vulnerability and creating a community where people can wait and process at their own pace Reflection on societal norms, the need for patience, and fostering inclusive environments for family-building conversations…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Andrew

Topics covered

  • LGBTQ+ family building
  • surrogacy
  • IVF
  • adoption
  • community support
  • vulnerability
  • societal norms

Keywords

  • LGBTQ+
  • family building
  • surrogacy
  • IVF
  • adoption
  • community
  • vulnerability
  • fertility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Waiting with Love, LGBTQ+

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