S9E21: TFMR & Edwards Syndrome: Ali Harris on Losing Poppy and Breaking the Silence

In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we are joined by Ali Harris — bestselling author, mother, and now the writer of her most personal and powerful novel yet, This Wasn’t Meant to Happen. Ali shares her heartbreaking but inspiring journey through termination for medical reasons (TFMR) following a devastating Edwards Syndrome (Trisomy 18) diagnosis. She opens up about navigating grief, the silence around baby loss, and how writing became both a way to honour her daughter, Poppy, and a means of helping others feel less alone. We discuss: Ali’s personal story of loss, love, and resilience Why conversations around stillbirth, miscarriage, and TFMR are so often silenced The role of writing, creativity, and storytelling in processing grief How This Wasn’t Meant to Happen gives voice to the hidden experiences of parents who lose a baby The importance of community, connection, and changing how society talks about pregnancy loss Ali’s honesty and vulnerability will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss, supported a grieving loved one, or simply wants to better understand the realities of baby loss and healing. Her book, This Wasn’t Meant to Happen (HarperCollins, September release), is available for pre-order now. About The Worst Girl Gang Ever The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations. Support and Resources: Access The Warriorship The Warriorship is our free peer to peer membership platform, connecting you with others who ‘just get it’ through whats app groups, online drop in sessions, a book club, creative workshops and informative webinars. Join now and instantly connect with others who understand the challenges you face.⁠ https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/membership/ ⁠ Our book We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need. ⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices