This week Chris & Jay are joined by Annie Ross, Jay’s niece, who shares her personal experience as a sperm donor-conceived individual. The discussion touches on the reasons donors choose anonymity, the challenges recipients face in accessing vital medical histories, and the broader implications for identity and rights in the context of assisted reproductive technologies. Annie shares how her upbringing shaped her understanding of family and identity. This episode not only navigates the sensitive terrain of sperm donation but also highlights the changing dynamics brought about by advances in DNA testing, which increasingly challenge the anonymity once guaranteed to donors.

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00:00 Cold Open

00:18 Welcome to Finding Family DNA

00:43 Help Support the Podcast!

01:44 Sperm Donor Cases and Challenges

04:25 Annie Ross: Personal Story

06:55 Growing Up with Unique Family Dynamics

12:25 Discovering Siblings

18:00 Choosing the Donor: Looks and Traits

19:35 Impact of DNA Testing on Donor Anonymity

23:12 Meeting Donor Siblings

28:20 The Role of Therapy and Support

30:04 Considering Help from Uncle Jay

32:50 Final Thoughts

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