Parents Feel ...
- Shame about using an egg, sperm, or embryo donor and just didn’t want anyone to know
- Facing this shame is difficult
Managing Shame
- Bring any shame to light
- Take time to work through any feelings of shame that you might have
- Attempt to “unhitch” the shame by recognizing who you really are
- Be aware that parents can unknowingly pass shame along to their child
Parent Experiences with Shame
Two moms share how they managed shame…..