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In the space of a few seconds, Ken Allen’s life was turned upside down, changed forever. The schoolteacher was on a lunch break when he got the startling news – he was the father of eleven children he never knew he had. Steve Pennells takes us on a highly emotional journey as Ken meets his newfound family. In the space …

The Strange History of the Birth Certificate

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Recently, my mother unearthed my birth certificate and sent it to me. There, typed on a manual typewriter, were my name, the date and time of birth, the name of the hospital, and the names and race of both my parents. According to the certificate, I was not a twin or triplet, did not have siblings who died or were …

Thoughts of Donor-conceived Children of Gay Parents in Their Own Words

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by Katy As stated, ad nauseum, here, there and everywhere my objection to institutionalizing gay marriage is grounded in protecting the rights of children.  Human beings have a right to their mother and father and we are designed to long for a relationship with both of our biological parents. There is no denying same-sex attracted parents can be great parents, my mother totally rocked. …