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🎙️ Meet Liam: Scottish-born, England-living, gay dad, gold star gay™, and low-key adoption superhero. ✨ He slid into our inbox with “I’ve got a story,” and thank Gaga he did—because it’s a ride. From growing up under Section 28 to becoming a dad through the UK’s foster-to-adopt system, Liam’s journey is full of intention, humor, and heart. 💖 📍Come for the accent. Stay for the chaos. And the baby. There’s a very cute baby. 🎧 Full episode out now! Click the link below or head to #linkinbio https://buff.ly/08lKING #GayDad #LGBTQFamily #AdoptionJourney #FosterToAdopt #IntentionalParenting #QueerFamilyPodcast #LoveIsLove #UKAdoption #GayParenting #GayDadLife

Jaimie sits down with Liam, a Scottish-born, England-based gay dad, who shares the incredible journey he and his husband took to adopt their daughter through the UK’s foster-to-adopt system. From navigating social services to receiving a surprise newborn pick-up call, Liam’s story is heartfelt, hilarious, and a powerful testament to the resilience and intention behind queer family building. Plus, Jaimie opens the episode with an emotional personal update and a reminder for all LGBTQIA+ parents in the U.S.—secure those second-parent adoptions now! 🏳️‍🌈Thanks to California Cryobank - use code loveislove (https://www.cryobank.com/), and our ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ supporters. 🏳️‍🌈We want to hear from you! ⁠⁠⁠ thequeerfamilypodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠FB⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠: @thequeerfamilypodcast 🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈  * (00:01:30) Growing up gay under Section 28 in Scotland * (00:08:15) Jaimie welcomes Liam * (00:16:00) Why intention is central to queer parenting * (00:23:35) “The world’s worst game show”: Deciding what you’re equipped to handle in a child * (00:33:55) Foster-to-adopt in the UK: what it is and why Liam and his husband chose it * (00:47:40) How a paperwork technicality delayed their adoption by 6 months * (01:00:50) Why Liam and his husband are choosing to be a one-child family—for now 🏳️‍🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️‍🌈 * Liam is a Scottish-born gay dad living in the north of England with his husband and daughter. His story offers a rare and honest look at the UK’s foster-to-adopt process, shedding light on the emotional and bureaucratic hurdles many queer parents face—and the deep joy that follows. 🏳️‍🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:  * California Cryobank - cryobank.com (Use code: LOVEISLOVE) * Gaytriarchs Podcast * 🏳️‍🌈We want to hear from you! 🏳️‍🌈 - Email: thequeerfamilypodcast@gmail.com IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast - Website: https://www.thequeerfamilypodcast.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ovariestalk/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeerfamilypodcast - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhon0J_IfFovDUAzS9v2WQ 🏳️‍🌈Order the #ITOCT book Amazon, IndieBound, Audible🏳️‍🌈 https://amzn.to/3F9qRUc 🏳️‍🌈Buy our merch here🏳️‍🌈 https://bit.ly/TQFPmerchandise 🏳️‍🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas 🏳️‍🌈Theme song: Tiffany Topol 🏳️‍🌈Logo art: Daneen Stevenato 🎙️ Episode Chapters: 0:00 Queer Families and Adoption Challenges in the UK 3:35 Coping with Cancer and the Fear of Getting Sick 5:47 Avatar Mishap Sparks Paranoia in Social Media Landscape 7:57 Growing Up Gay Under Scotland's Section 28 Law 13:41 Fast-Paced Life Decisions and Adoption Plans 19:00 Local Councils Collaborate for Efficient Resource Management 19:46 Adoption Challenges and Preparing for Traumatized Children 23:06 Navigating Adoption Challenges and Identity Reflections 29:29 Challenges and Missteps in the Adoption Process 31:57 Navigating the Challenges of Foster to Adopt Systems 35:38 Adoption Journey: From Nerve-Wracking Wait to Joyful News 36:58 Challenges and Decisions in Foster to Adopt Scenarios 38:30 Adopting a Newborn and Navigating Unexpected

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