Survive Revive Thrive

What a very brave, compassionate and inspiring book. Jo, in this book you have been able to capture the grief, tragedy, joy, love, hope and resilience that the women and their families have experienced. The stories shared within this book will support health professionals to reflect on how they provide care, what they say and how they respond during such a traumatic and vulnerable time. - Deborah Cameron, Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery & Clinical Governance, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, NSW Health Jo has shone the spotlight on many taboo topics that are not always shared and talked about, this is beautiful validation of the experiences many women go through on their journey to be a mother. Sharing our stories removes the shame hopefully reducing the stigma associated with them and ensuring women can receive the support, empathy, and understanding they deserve. - Samantha Payne, CEO & Co-Founder, The Pink Elephants Support Network, Miscarriage Support Jo has again produced a beautifully written account of the experiences that women and their partners face when pregnancy and birth don't unfold as they had hoped and dreamt. Time and time again I was struck by the profound rawness of the grief and suffering the women and their families experienced. The lack of understanding, kindness and compassion from professionals and the broader community often compounded their suffering. Many of the amazing families in this book managed to develop a strong appreciation of the preciousness of life. Further, many wanted to help and support others and went on to develop creative and beautiful resources and support groups. This is the human spirit at work; creating value from profound suffering and loss. Thank you Jo and thank you to the women and families for courageously sharing your stories and challenging this taboo subject. - Dr Sue Leicester, Clinical Psychologist This collection of very personal and individual stories takes you on a journey that share the experience of loss, of love and of healing. Jo Spicer has an amazing gift of bringing these invaluable stories to the light sharing something that is most vulnerable and precious. I was walking right alongside these families through each step of their journey. To be allowed into the world of these courageous people was a true honour. - Dr April Traynor, Family Wellness Chiropractor