No Filter

In 2016, 37-year-old Ally Collier was living the dream. An accomplished playwright in New York, she shared an apartment with her boyfriend of five-years and was ready to start a family. But her boyfriend didn’t feel the same.  What followed was a tumultuous few years. From dating to find a prospective father to dealing with her parent's fears about her becoming a solo mum, Ally chats with Mia about the ups and downs of a solo IVF journey. NB: In this episode, Ally uses the word 'dibling' to refer to donor-conceived people who share a donor. We apologise if this is offensive to anyone. THE END BITS: If you're interested in assisted fertility, check Mamamia's podcast, Get Me Pregnant https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/get-me-pregnant/ Follow Ally and her journey of solo parenthood: https://www.instagram.com/alexandracollierwrites/  Support groups and resources for solo parents: National Facebook Group: Australia Solo Mothers by Choice - SMC - Mum   There are also groups for some states: ASMBC Victoria, A