Ladies, We Need To Talk Jessie Tu, on miscarriage and doing motherhood her way
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Jun 9, 2025 Jessie Tu, an acclaimed author of "The Honeyeater" and "A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing," opens up about her harrowing experience with miscarriage and the struggles of motherhood. She discusses the deep grief that accompanies loss while navigating societal expectations and cultural pressures around parenting. Jessie reflects on her transformative love and evolving perspective on family, emphasizing the importance of community and resilience. The conversation highlights the emotional terrain women face in their quest for motherhood and the need for open dialogue on these sensitive topics.
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Jessie's Miscarriage Experience
- Jessie Tu shares her experience of seven weeks pregnant with no heartbeat, a devastating miscarriage news moment.
- She struggled with the medical euphemism and faced the loss quietly with her family at a birthday lunch.
Lost Control in Fertility Journey
- Fertility challenges disrupted Jessie’s belief in hard work always yielding results, forcing acceptance of life's unpredictability.
- She felt lost and defeated encountering difficulties with conception despite effort and determination.
Jessie's Early Views on Motherhood
- Jessie recalls seeing her mother's sacrificial motherhood in their Taiwanese migrant family as oppressive.
- This shaped her anger and fear of losing her own identity as a mother.
