The Eco-Heroine Path to Support Unacknowledged Miscarriage in Ireland
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This article is written in response to current research surrounding miscarriage trauma, which largely excludes women’s voices and lived experiences. It explores the mythical framework of the eco-heroine as useful for supporting those living with unacknowledged miscarriage trauma in complementarity with eco-arts practices. Motivated by a personal journey to healing from miscarriage through ecopsychology, eco-arts and Celtic mythology, this article is part of a wider exploration that aims to restore reproductive rituals and reimagine myths for pregnancy loss. The article discusses native Irish woodlands’ healing potential for miscarriage and how these may be placed in an expressive eco-arts practice, such as papermaking.
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