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Fiona shares her experience of starting a family as a LGBTQIA+ couple through assisted reproductive technology. She discusses the process of finding a fertility bank that works with LGBTQIA+ individuals and choosing an anonymous sperm donor. Fiona also talks about the challenges and decisions involved in embryo adoption and finding the right family to adopt their remaining embryos. She emphasizes the importance of providing love and support to children, regardless of their family structure. In this conversation, Fiona discusses her experience with embryo adoption and the challenges she faced as an LGBTQ individual in the adoption process. She highlights the importance of finding supportive doctors and allies in the community. Fiona also expresses her concerns about the lack of protection for women and LGBTQ individuals in the South and the need for education and awareness to combat discrimination. She encourages others to do thorough research and not to rush into the adoption process if they feel uncomfortable or discriminated against.

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Powers at PlayBy Mandie Rae Kijinski