John & Leigh-Ann
John’s Story
I had such a lovely day and thoroughly enjoyed the walk; it was great to get out and see another part of the country. It’s comforting to have got something positive out of something so tragic, I’m glad I met yourself and others in the group.
I think it was really beneficial for me and especially Leigh-Ann. I know Leigh-Ann has got so much help, comfort and information from the charity and I’m really grateful for that as sometimes at the start I felt really helpless and I wasn’t able to help her as much as I wanted.
I think it is important that men were included in the walk and were able to talk to other couples through their experiences, as it brings strength with unity and makes you feel you aren’t so alone in your grief. I found it especially nice laying the stones and standing in silence, and it was so lovely that the sun peaked out from the clouds as we were all laying the stones.
I got all I wanted and so much more from the walk, so thank you so much for organising it and I’m really hoping there will be another walk and hopefully all the group will be reunited and maybe some more people too. Thank you for all your emails and correspondence with myself and Leigh-Ann, you were always so kind and thoughtful.
The day itself was brilliant and I wouldn’t change anything about it. We signed up to do the walk in the hope it would bring some peace, understanding and help in what we have experienced and it really did do that and more.
Leigh-Ann’s Story
Thank you for organising such a special day.
We signed up for the walk within a couple of weeks of discovering my pregnancy was ectopic. The EPT just seemed like such a fantastic source of online support. We both enjoy hillwalking anyway and the benefits of the outdoors. We were hurting, and so this just seemed like a positive thing to do.
Unfortunately several close friends have also suffered losses, and their support (and all friends and family) has been amazing. But I hadn’t had the opportunity to talk to anyone who had went through an ectopic pregnancy.
Meeting for a tea/coffee before getting outside was a lovely start to the day with the chance to say hello. When we started walking I immediately felt at ease as we all began sharing our stories. No two experiences were the same but we all understood one another and the pain felt, both physically and emotionally.
The setting of the Peak District hills was stunning and the sun shining through the clouds as we all laid our pebbles down is a moment I’ll never forget.
Lorna & David
The reason we signed up was really to mark a milestone in the recovery process, maybe even provide some closure, as well as to meet others who have experienced ectopic pregnancies.
It was really special having couples there and not just women. David has said he wasn’t expecting it to be so emotional and poignant – it really struck a chord and opened us up to talking about our experience again. We both really appreciated the warmth of the group and felt sad when it was over. Having the extra snacks provided at the start and end was brilliant, plus our own base for reflection and socialising afterwards. I hadn’t expected that! It means a lot to be able to keep in touch with each other now via the WhatsApp group.
Thank you for organising the walk.
Jade
Thank you so much, it was such a fantastic day!
I’m so pleased my Mum met me at the finish, I was excited to see her and it was lovely to share the moment.
Thank you for putting the event together and being such a warm hearted person to share the day with. I feel like everyone got so much support from each other which is really lovely.
Kerry
I had an ectopic pregnancy in January 2024 that resulted in surgery to remove one of my tubes that had ruptured, along with the pregnancy. I felt lost, anxious, confused and broken. Luckily I found the EPT I found some information and comfort in the forums they provide and the online support groups.
When I saw the advertisement for the Hike I was excited to attend. It can be a lonely place recovering from an ectopic pregnancy – I didn’t know anyone who had suffered from an ectopic pregnancy before so I felt isolated and alone, close ones tried their best to comfort or understand but it brought so much more comfort and support to be amongst others that had been directly affected like me. The hike was in beautiful surroundings, well managed, friendly and it felt good to be able to speak at my own pace with others about my experience and also learn from others about theirs. I found many of the other people on the hike had similar experiences and feelings that felt helpful – I felt less alone, I wasn’t in this on my own but supported by others. I felt better for having the space to speak, process and think with others that understood.
