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Excerpts from a member of *a little wish*

I have been chatting to Michelle, one of the *a little wish* staff, for many years and was around to see the creation and launch of the group.

As a member of the group who is in ‘stasis’ with my own surrogacy journey it has been both a pleasure and a privilege be allowed to remain an active member. This is because *a little wish* believes everybody’s experience, regardless of outcome, holds precious learning opportunities which is invaluable in a support group. My history with surrogacy means I am able to offer the kind of support and understanding to those whose own journeys have not gone smoothly or to plan.

The message board is very open and welcoming to all new members and unlike other surrogacy boards that I have been a part of there is no active separation of IP’s [Intended Parents] and SM’s [Surrogate Mothers], which makes a refreshing change. Everyone posts as often or as little as they want and share with the other members as much or as little as they feel comfortable with. Everyone makes progress at their own pace and creates their own journeys. There are no timescales or unwritten rules that have to be followed and no social minefields to be navigated. One of the most beautiful and attractive qualities of *a little wish* is that what you see is what you get.

Above all else I cherish the friends I have made on *a little wish* and through them I have been supported above and beyond what I would have expected.

I know I sound like I am gushing but after being a member of other major surrogacy organisations it is so nice to know that there is somewhere in the UK that I feel completely at home and at ease.

Haley

I know Michelle quite well has we met at an informal get together which was held from when I owned my own surrogacy message board. Due to work commitments I did not have the time needed to run a board so I decided to discontinue it - but I still felt the need for support from IP's and other surrogates and has i did not like the feeling of being 'owned' by other surrogacy organisations i joined *a little wish*s group instead.

I hoped that i could have freedom of speech, simply be a free spirit and be able by choice to continue on with my own surrogacy journey's with an independent approach but with full acceptance from supportive and genuine people who care.

I have found all the priorities I was looking for on *a little wish*s board, the support is awesome, the advice second to none. Long live it continue and to grow bigger and better but of course still keeping that personal caring touch!

Tina