Queer Conception Group
I have been organizing and hosting a Queer Conception Group for several months now, so I think it’s time to write up my thoughts and share them here…I hope you enjoy!
In March I co-hosted Lezhang Seacoast’s (my local queer meet up group) Sapphic Salon night, the theme was Queer Conception. That night we talked about anatomy, conception options, legal considerations, and then had one of the most engaged, honest, and thoughtful conversations I have ever been part of.
As the evening wrapped up, the sentiment of “don’t let this night stay in the past, let’s keep meeting” hung in the air. So I decided to take this project under my wing and continue to host gatherings with the goal of finding community, learning, and processing all things queer conception.
Over the summer I set up a little gathering spot at the picnic table at Henry Law Park in Dover, and we gathered, just a few couples and me, to meet, share, and chat. It was lovely. It is always lovely to be in community, it is always a joy to be with people who want to share and learn.
After gathering some thoughtful (and deeply appreciated feedback) I now have a list of topics folks are interested in hearing more about. I have been preparing mini-themes for the gatherings, so people can come to learn about that topic, and there is still plenty of space and time to do our usual chatting.
The first themed gathering was in August, the theme was “my experience as a donor conceived child of lesbian parents.” We had a zoom call with my friend Madeline and she shared her story with us and graciously answered many questions. I can’t wait to have her back again this winter!
I am preparing for our gathering later this week, the mini-theme of which is “anatomy and such,” so we will look at some diagrams. I know I will go off on too many tangents about the magical cervix, and I am sure we will all learn something new.
As we head into the late autumn and winter we will be moving from the park to the magical Auspicious Brew, who will be hosting us in their space of delicious kombucha, twinkling lights, and air of queer joy…I cannot wait!! Our first gathering there is October 12th, come join us!
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I feel incredibly lucky to have this space to bring my professional life and my personal community together, and I am so excited to watch this group grow and morph this coming year.
