Ep 12 Before You Knew

In this deeply personal episode of Sperm Sisters, we share the exact moment we discovered we weren't biologically related to our dads. The split-second before and how our entire identities changed after. As three donor-conceived sisters born during the largely unregulated era of 1980s sperm donation, we revisit the conversations that changed our lives forever and the emotional aftermath of learning that our identities, family histories, and sense of self were not what we thought they were. Guided by Nat, this episode explores what it feels like to have the rug pulled out from under your feet, how people process life-altering news, and the complex reality of rebuilding your identity after donor conception discovery. If you've ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in a therapy session, then this episode is for you. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of death, grief, family trauma, and loss of identity. If today isn't the day for that, may we gently redirect you to one of our sillier episodes (perhaps Viking Sperm?) and we'll see you next time. Support for Donor-Conceived People If you were conceived before 1991 in the UK, you may be entitled to two free counselling sessions through the Donor Conceived Register (DCR) service, with additional sessions available at a subsidised rate. You can register with the DCR without submitting DNA. For more information, contact the Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust: [email protected] 🎙️ Sperm Sisters Podcast – Before You Knew 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all podcast platforms 📺 Watch on YouTube