Carry Me: Stories of Pregnancy Loss

Carry Me is a book that provides real stories about pregnancy loss from real women without the off-putting lens of religion or academia. It explores universal themes of grief, bearing witness, transforming adversity into opportunity, and the paradox of feeling alone while sharing a common experience. Readers are called to action to share their own stories in order to heal themselves and support others.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2022
Publisher: She Writes Press

After experiencing her second miscarriage, Frieda Hoffman felt a profound sense of isolation, ignorance, and overwhelming emotions. Frustrated by the lack of literature and support available, she embarked on a mission to create the resource she desperately wished she had: authentic stories about pregnancy loss from real women, devoid of the often-intrusive lens of religion or academia prevalent in the self-help genre.

In her book, Carry Me, Hoffman delves into universal themes such as grief, bearing witness, transforming adversity into opportunity, and the paradox of feeling alone while sharing a common experience. Through her own journey and the accounts of nineteen women she interviewed, the book explores the multifaceted challenges of loss, including physical, emotional, and financial toll. It also examines notions of womanhood and motherhood, as well as the intersections of public health, body politics, and patient care.

Hoffman's book encourages readers to share their own stories as a means of healing and supporting others. It challenges the societal taboo surrounding pregnancy loss and encourages open dialogue and sharing of resources. By carrying one another through our losses, we can create a community of empathy and understanding, providing solace and guidance to those who need it most.

It is time to normalize the dialogue around pregnancy loss and help one another through our losses by sharing our resources, wisdom, and stories. Let us carry each other, fostering a sense of community and support that can bring solace and healing to those who have experienced the pain and loss of pregnancy.

Weight: 348g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647423599