'We do feel like family. We are also kind of strangers.'
Before my son was born, my wife and I had all the typical worries of first-time parents, but there was also something on my mind the parenting books didn't cover: What happens the day my son inevitably submits DNA to 23andme and finds other kids conceived from the same sperm donor? Should we encourage him to build relationships with them? Will he think of those kids as his siblings? How will it affect our family?
LGBTQ Nation's new cover story by queer parent and GLAAD-nominated journalist Emily St. James explores these questions, introducing us to queer families who have already navigated these murky waters. The subjects don't offer easy answers, but they serve as a reminder that LGBTQ+ families aren't in this alone.
Featuring original illustrations by Kellie Simms, who was raised by two moms and a dad, this story highlights how LGBTQ+ people have revolutionized the family unit into something wholeheartedly centered on love, something without strict boundaries that allows a myriad of unique relationships to flourish.
Molly Sprayregen
Associate Editor, LGBTQ Nation
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