Megan Joplin is in the midst of a personal project — the Miscarriage Diaries. Its common knowledge that many women have miscarriages (myself included) but the pain and loss these women feel is seldom acknowledged. Megan says:
“I had definite goals in mind when I began this project: I wanted it to be out there, I wanted others to know that it’s not something that should be brushed aside, that it is painful. And that for those going through it, it is a death . . . I wanted to honor what was lost. Because of this project, I’ve met a lot of truly wonderful, extraordinary, amazing women.
One of the participants, who I shot in Dublin, Ireland, had multiple ectopics. She explained how scary that was – that not only are you losing a child but you could potentially lose your own life. She now has a little boy who will be one in January. ”
Thanks for hanging with us this week.. come back tomorrow for a fun little post.
What a great project! I had one healthy pregnancy and my son is now 4. I then had 4 miscarriages in 2,5 years. It was such a difficult time in our lives. I’m very blessed to say that pregnancy no 5 has resulted in a beautiful little girl who is now 3 weeks old. :-)
These are beautiful photos, sometimes searing. Thanks to Megan for bringing light to this often hidden experience shared by so many women.
I marked the two year anniversary of my miscarriage yesterday (and into today).
This project speaks volumes to me, thankyou.
Beautiful tones in these bw images. Moving stuff! Thanks for sharing.