Paul and his husband Martin live in Belfast and adopted their son just before the Covid pandemic.
"Both of us had really loved the idea of being parents, but grew up thinking this wouldn't be an option, so it's amazing it has come full circle."It was the last part of the UK to implement the change.He said: "I've been with my partner Martin for 23 years now, and for the majority of our relationship, parenting just wasn't on the cards.
This included £10,000 to Adoption UK to support activities for adoptive families in Northern Ireland where the child has been adopted by LGBTQ+ parents.She said: "With our LGBT support group we run family days so that children who love with same-sex families cans see other families like them, so they know they're not alone.
Paul has been supporting other potential same sex adoptive parents through Adoption UK's support group."Because while it's a rigorous process, it's no different than the process for any other couple or parent."
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