Stories

Nicola found that being open with work colleagues and friends about her losses meant that people started to open up in return. She reminds us too that not everyone wants to do so.

Jade’s letter to her younger self carries wisdom and compassion, and the messages that it’s okay not to be okay, that all feelings are valid and that it’s always good to have hope.

Amy reflects on the loneliness that she felt during her miscarriages and the pain of seeing the happy milestones and announcements of family and friends.

Brett shares his experience of opening up about his losses and how talking has helped him.

John reflects on his and his wife’s second miscarriage and the impact of not sharing their loss or his sadness and pain with those around him.

Sarah shares her story of miscarriage, the isolation and loneliness she felt and its impact on her mental health.

Michaela reflects on the loneliness she felt after the loss of her son, Zachary and how friendship and people listening and not trying to fix her, helped her through.

Caroline describes her seventh loss, following her miracle baby, as one of the one of the most horrific and lonely experiences of her life. CBT and her support group helped her through.

Sophie describes how her miscarriage happened very suddenly and also shares how her and her husband supported each other afterwards.

Sarah experienced recurrent losses in two different workplaces, and found much more support and understanding in the second of the two.