I spent £80k to become a single dad aged 47
gay man. Then, in my mid-30s, I started to think about having children and what that could look like for me – but I always imagined doing it with a partner.
I knew that, more than anything, I wanted to be a dad – but I was waiting for the right person to come along, to embark on that journey with.
In my mid-40s, I finally got into a relationship – but it ended after a couple of years. I found myself aged 47, still with no children.At that point, I realised that if I wanted to have kids, which I desperately did, I’d need to go it alone.
It felt like it was now or never.I knew I could do it on my own, and I didn’t see my age as a barrier. Of course, the thought of doing something this big solo was a bit scary – and it has been a lonely journey at times – but looking into the eyes of my two daughters makes it all worthwhile.
