Meet Joan & Justin

Location: North York, ON

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Hi, we’re Joan and Justin, a married couple in Canada who are excited and deeply grateful to be on the path toward parenthood through surrogacy.

We enjoy a cozy, home-centred lifestyle and take comfort in the simple joys of everyday life. Justin loves building Gundam models, while Joan enjoys hands-on creative hobbies such as crocheting and knitting. We deeply value time spent with our families and also love getting together with friends to relax, share meals, and laugh together.

Justin is a consistent and dedicated exerciser who enjoys running and weight training, while Joan prefers a more spontaneous approach to movement, enjoying yoga, swimming, and badminton whenever the mood strikes.

Becoming parents has always been something we’ve envisioned together. After thoughtful reflection and medical guidance, we came to understand that surrogacy is the right and most loving way for us to build our family. While this journey may look different from what we once imagined, we feel at peace and hopeful, and we approach it with gratitude and respect for everyone involved.

We believe we will be attentive, patient, and loving parents. Creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for our child is at the heart of everything we do. We look forward to bedtime stories, shared traditions, teaching kindness and curiosity, and supporting our child as they grow into their own unique person.

We hold immense respect for the role of a surrogate. We understand that this journey requires trust, communication, and clear boundaries, and we are committed to supporting our surrogate with empathy, appreciation, and care. To us, support means listening, respecting her autonomy, honouring her family and life, and ensuring she feels valued every step of the way.

As we look ahead, what excites us most is the chance to finally hold our baby, begin our life as parents, and build a family rooted in love, gratitude, and stability. We are profoundly thankful to the incredible women who make this journey possible, and we would be honoured to walk this path together.

Thank you

Joan and Justin SHEN

—-LETTER TO SURRO—-

Dear Surrogate,

Thank you for taking the time to learn about us and for considering a journey as meaningful as surrogacy. We recognize that choosing to become a surrogate is a deeply personal decision, and we hold tremendous respect for the care, strength, and generosity it represents.

For us, surrogacy is built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. We approach this journey with thoughtfulness and gratitude, fully aware that it is only possible through the partnership of an incredible woman willing to help another family grow. We do not take that lightly.

We hope to build a relationship that feels supportive and comfortable for everyone involved—one where expectations are clear, communication is open, and boundaries are honoured. Your wellbeing, autonomy, and family will always be important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that you feel respected and supported throughout the process.

As intended parents, we are looking forward to creating a loving, stable home for our child—one filled with patience, kindness, laughter, and everyday moments that matter. Knowing that someone like you would play such an important role in helping us reach that dream fills us with gratitude.

No matter where this journey leads, we want you to know how sincerely thankful we are for women like you who make surrogacy possible. If you choose to walk this path with us, we would be honoured to do so with openness, care, and appreciation every step of the way.

With heartfelt thanks,

Joan and Justin SHEN

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