Intended Parent from Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Explain your reasons for wanting a surrogate/donor:
My biggest wish in life is to have a family of my own. Being HIV positive makes natural conception impossible and carries risks, but thanks to modern medicine, I am healthy and living a stable life. Surrogacy or donation is my only safe and realistic way to become a parent. I want to give a child unconditional love, stability, and the chance to grow up in a home filled with care, acceptance, and support. Croatian: Moja najveća životna želja je imati vlastitu obitelj. Kao HIV pozitivan muškarac nemam mogućnost prirodnog začeća, a postoje i rizici, no zahvaljujući modernoj medicini nedetektovan sam, zdrav i vodim stabilan život. Surogat ili donacija moj su jedini siguran i realan način da postanem roditelj. Želim djetetu pružiti bezuvjetnu ljubav, stabilnost i priliku da odrasta u domu punom brige, prihvaćanja i podrške.
How would you best describe yourself(s):
I would describe myself as a calm and thoughtful person who values honesty, peace, and harmony in life. I am someone who has gone through many challenges, but those experiences made me stronger, more empathetic, and more aware of what truly matters in life: family, love, and genuine connection. I live a quiet, balanced life, and I am ready to dedicate myself fully to raising a child in a safe and supportive environment. Croatian: Opisao bih se kao mirna i opuštena osoba koja cijeni iskrenost, mir i harmoniju u životu. Prošao sam kroz mnoge izazove u životu, ali su me ta iskustva učinila jačim, suosjećajnijim i svjesnijim što je u životu zaista važno: obitelj, ljubav i iskrena povezanost. Vodim miran, uravnotežen život i spreman sam u potpunosti se posvetiti odgoju djeteta u sigurnom i podržavajućem okruženju.
Use this space to communicate a letter to potential Surrogates/Donors:
Dear Surrogate/Donor, From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for even considering helping someone like me. What you are doing is one of the most selfless and noble acts a person can offer. I want you to know that if you choose to help me, you won’t just be giving me the chance to be a parent, you’ll be giving a child the chance to be loved unconditionally, to grow up in safety, and to always feel wanted. I promise to dedicate my life to raising a child with kindness, patience, and love. I believe that family is not only about blood, but about love, respect, and presence. Your gift would mean the world to me, and I will forever be grateful. With deep respect and gratitude, Marko Croatian: Draga surogat-majko/donore, Od srca vam želim zahvaliti što uopće razmišljate o tome da pomognete nekome poput mene. Ono što radite jedno je od najnesebičnijih i najplemenitijih djela koje čovjek može ponuditi. Želim da znate da, ako se odlučite pomoći mi, nećete mi samo dati priliku da postanem roditelj: dat ćete djetetu priliku da bude voljeno bezuvjetno, da odrasta u sigurnosti i da se uvijek osjeća željeno. Obećavam da ću svoj život posvetiti odgoju djeteta s dobrotom, strpljenjem i ljubavlju. Vjerujem da obitelj nije samo krvna veza, nego ljubav, poštovanje i prisutnost. Vaš dar značio bi mi cijeli svijet i zauvijek ću biti zahvalan. S dubokim poštovanjem i zahvalnošću, Marko