#73 - Adult with XXY - Elliott Day (Scotland)

Jose Ferreira was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome while trying to have kids with his wife. A doctor gave them a blood test, and Jose had no idea what XXY was. After learning he was infertile, he experienced mixed emotions and finally realized there was some answer to knowing why he was different. He never thought it was related to his diagnosis. After his diagnosis, he was in denial for years, pushed away support, and tried to live everyday life. Now Jose has come to a level of acceptance to share his extraordinary story to help others. Jose gives excellent insight into his thoughts and has built confidence in himself. He has his dream job and loves learning more about himself.

13 Sep 20221h 16min

Whitney Lance received a prenatal diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome via email from the hospital after a NIPT. In big red letters, it read XXY. Her doctor urged her to see a geneticist, and Whitney panicked and went to google. The geneticist printed information directly from google and didn't have much more information to share.

6 Sep 202240min

Bradford Stucki was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome/47 XXY while trying to create a family with his wife. After his diagnosis, their quest to create a family turned to adoption. Despite his diagnosis, Bradford went on to earn his Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science. Bradford is a Licensed Marriage and family therapist with 7+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, parents, children (ages 5-12), and families with many relationships and mental health challenges. https://www.bridgehopefamilytherapy.com/

30 Aug 202253min

A very special daughter from donor sperm shares her unique story. She learned about her father having XXY 30 years after she was born from DNA testing. Make sure you grab your tissues for her captivating story. By far one of the most extraordinary stories in the entire podcasting community.

23 Aug 202251min

Matthew Keller is a 21-year-old man born and raised in Texas. Matthew was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome in high school at 17 years old. After diagnosis, he became angry and didn't want to understand his diagnosis. Learning he was infertile, his family offered to try Micro-TESE (a procedure that takes sperm directly from the testicular tissue of a man's reproductive system). Now that Matthew fully accepts his diagnosis, he wants to help other men and boys with XXY to accept themselves and share their own stories to help others! https://livingwithxxy.org/

15 Aug 20221h 11min

Taylor Bernstein is a 25-year-old man living alone in Nashville, Tennessee. Taylor was diagnosed in utero since his mother was in the high-risk age category. Taylor talks about what it was like growing up knowing about having Klinefelter syndrome. Despite his struggles, he has accepted and challenged anyone who says he can't do something. Since moving to Nashville, Taylor started his own company, a personal driving business, and has become very successful. Taylor is very in tune with who he is, how he learns, and what he has to do to break the stigma surrounding XXY. Living With XXY Website.

8 Aug 20221h 11min

Luke Breard is a 29-year-old man living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. When he and his wife could not conceive, they discovered he had an unknown diagnosis. Luke has been living his entire life with Klinefelter syndrome. This is the story of Luke’s XXY diagnosis and how he became an adoptive father to two incredible boys. The Living With XXY Website

2 Aug 202255min

After one and a half years of trying for a baby, Rodrigo Marron was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome/47 XXY in February of 2022 at 32 years old. Feeling alone and isolated with a diagnosis no one had ever heard about, his wife spent many hours researching to find something to give them a glimmer of hope. Rodrigo was born in Mexico City and moved to Texas as a young child. He talks about his life growing up and some of the challenges of high school, poor grades, and awkward gym class. Having his high school diploma, he went to college to become an architect. During his college years, he learned self-confidence, and learned he was a visual learner. Establishing a new passion for school, he became an above-average student and thrived in the visual learning environment. After college, he worked multiple jobs before moving to San Fransisco, where he met his future wife. Rodrigo shares his story in hopes others will share theirs to help normalize XXY. https://livingwithxxy.org/

25 Juli 20221h 11min