{"id":437646,"date":"2026-03-27T08:59:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T07:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=437646"},"modified":"2026-03-27T08:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T07:59:19","slug":"tu-aurais-pu-etre-ma-fille-cette-chanteuse-se-confie-sur-le-tabou-de-la-fausse-couche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/people\/you-could-have-been-my-daughter-this-singer-opens-up-about-the-taboo-of-miscarriage-437646","title":{"rendered":"&quot;You could have been my daughter&quot;: This singer opens up about the taboo of miscarriage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discussions surrounding natural pregnancy loss (miscarriage) remain largely shrouded in silence and invisibility. By sharing an intimate text, French singer-songwriter, actress, and television presenter \u00c9lodie Fr\u00e9g\u00e9 helps to open an essential dialogue about perinatal grief and the complexities of the desire for motherhood.<\/p>\n<h2> An intimate interview on the show &quot;Piquantes!&quot;<\/h2>\n<p> During an appearance on the show &quot;Piquantes!&quot; broadcast on T\u00e9va, \u00c9lodie Fr\u00e9g\u00e9 shared a personal text about the natural miscarriage she experienced. Entitled <em>&quot;To you, the daughter I never had,&quot;<\/em> this account takes the form of a direct letter to the child she had imagined carrying.<\/p>\n<p>Known for her sensitive lyrics and introspective artistic style, \u00c9lodie Fr\u00e9g\u00e9 reflects on what this pregnancy, though brief, awakened within her. She evokes the child she might have known, imagining their tastes, personality, and the bond they could have built. Without delving into medical details, she chooses a poetic approach to express the void left by this experience. She describes, in particular, how this fleeting presence transformed her perception of herself and her relationship to motherhood. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWRzWLQjsIV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWRzWLQjsIV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by T\u00e9va (@lachaineteva)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> A testimony that sheds light on a still taboo subject.<\/h2>\n<p> Miscarriage remains a common experience, yet it is still rarely discussed publicly. According to data from the World Health Organization, one in many pregnancies can end in spontaneous termination, often during the first trimester. However, many women report feeling isolated after such an event.<\/p>\n<p>By sharing this text, \u00c9lodie Fr\u00e9g\u00e9 helps to make visible a reality experienced by many people. Her testimony also highlights the diversity of experiences related to motherhood. In particular, she raises the idea that not explicitly expressing a desire for children does not necessarily mean a lack of desire or a lack of longing.<\/p>\n<p>In her account, she explains that indecision about the desire to become a mother can coexist with openness to the possibility of pregnancy. This nuance highlights the diversity of experiences and the difficulty of reducing motherhood to a fixed project or a universal certainty.<\/p>\n<h2> The relationship to motherhood, between social expectations and personal experience<\/h2>\n<p> Prior to this public statement, \u00c9lodie Fr\u00e9g\u00e9 had already addressed women&#39;s health issues publicly, particularly endometriosis, a chronic disease that has long been underdiagnosed. These various interventions are part of a broader effort to bring visibility to experiences that are often minimized or receive little media attention. The singer&#39;s testimony thus contributes to a better understanding of the challenges related to reproductive health and the emotional experiences that can accompany certain stages of life.<\/p>\n<p>By imagining the personality of the child she never knew, she evokes the possibility of a symbolic bond that continues to exist despite the absence. She describes, in particular, what this pregnancy awakened within her, referring to &quot;a lasting inner transformation.&quot;<\/p>\n<h2> Breaking the silence surrounding perinatal bereavement<\/h2>\n<p> Public testimonies from celebrities can help shift societal perceptions of certain sensitive topics. By sharing her experience, \u00c9lodie Fr\u00e9g\u00e9 contributes to the recognition of a grief that is still sometimes minimized. Perinatal grief can take many forms and does not always correspond to traditional representations of motherhood. Some people may feel a deep attachment from the first weeks of pregnancy, while others describe a more gradual process.<\/p>\n<p>Being able to share these experiences in the media encourages freer expression and reminds us that every journey is unique. Experts regularly emphasize the importance of emotional and social support in navigating this type of ordeal.<\/p>\n<h2> An artistic voice true to its universe<\/h2>\n<p> \u00c9lodie Fr\u00e9g\u00e9&#39;s approach is consistent with her artistic style, characterized by sensitive and introspective writing. By sharing this text, she offers a form of expression that blends imagination and personal experience. The use of poetry allows her to evoke an intimate subject (the natural loss of pregnancy) without resorting to a detailed factual narrative. This artistic distance helps preserve the personal dimension of the testimony while allowing the audience to identify with some of the emotions evoked.<\/p>\n<p>This type of public statement is part of a broader evolution in media coverage of reproductive health issues. These personal accounts are gradually helping to break down certain taboos and encourage better information.<\/p>\n<p>By sharing this text, \u00c9lodie Fr\u00e9g\u00e9 puts words to an experience still too often lived in silence: the natural loss of pregnancy (miscarriage). Her testimony highlights the diversity of journeys related to motherhood and the importance of a respectful media space for addressing these sensitive subjects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Discussions surrounding natural pregnancy loss (miscarriage) remain largely shrouded in silence and invisibility. 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Stars, celebrities, public figures\u2014whatever you want to call them\u2014are adored and almost revered. They are scrutinized, dissected, and judged on their every move. Their physical appearance, in particular, is analyzed from every angle and criticized for the slightest &quot;deviation.&quot; <b>The fashion industry isn&#39;t solely responsible for unrealistic representations of the body.<\/b> Music and film play a significant role in our perception of beauty. Constant exposure to overly polished images often impacts the well-being of &quot;ordinary&quot; people. So at <em>The Body Optimist<\/em> , we decided to take a different approach. Here, we talk about glitz and glamour, but also about <b>what goes on behind the scenes<\/b> , the less glamorous things that happen backstage. We break with the flawless image of show business and celebrate diverse profiles.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, we also want to give you updates on all <b>the most inspiring personalities<\/b> , their stances, and their latest projects. Here, we celebrate public figures who use their fame for good. As you&#39;ll understand, there&#39;s no question of bombarding you with trivial news or unfounded rumors. We intend <b>to commend the commitment of the stars<\/b> who demonstrate it and, if necessary, <b>denounce the excesses<\/b> of the system in which they operate.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left\"> Always inclusive, never intrusive<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, we never mention a public figure simply to pry into their private life. We respect you enough to believe you have better things to do with your time. We also refuse to judge celebrities, especially women, based on their appearance. On the contrary, we applaud stars who have <b>the courage to be vulnerable<\/b> by opening up about their insecurities. That&#39;s why you&#39;ll find, for example <span class=\"s2\">, Sophie Turner&#39;s story<\/span> in which she discusses the <b>pressure to lose weight<\/b> she experienced in Hollywood. We also share stances on <b>issues close to our hearts,<\/b> such as feminism and discrimination. So, when the singer Ang\u00e8le <span class=\"s2\">releases a music video denouncing sexism<\/span> , or when the comedian Muriel Robin <span class=\"s2\">speaks out about homophobia<\/span> , this is the section where we discuss it.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left\"> Constructive news<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> Many have made a career out of cruelly criticizing celebrities. We don&#39;t want to participate in this sterile turmoil. We want to contribute to changing this performance-driven society that tolerates nothing less than perfection. Our approach is intended to be <b>kind and constructive<\/b> . The topics covered in this section are meant to inspire you or raise awareness about issues we consider important. They aim to help you feel less alone, by showing you, for example, that <b>celebrities also struggle to accept themselves.<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section <strong>, we focus on what women have to say!<\/strong> That&#39;s why, for example, we dedicated an article to stars who have <span class=\"s2\">spoken out against sexual harassment<\/span> , or to actress <span class=\"s2\">B\u00e9atrice Dalle&#39;s stances on motherhood<\/span> . Men aren&#39;t left out either. We don&#39;t hesitate to discuss the pressure regarding their appearance that they can feel. For instance, we dedicated an article <span class=\"s2\">toactor Richard Madden<\/span> , from the series Game of Thrones, and the pressure he faced to lose weight.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> While silence was once the norm in show business, more and more taboos are now being broken, and we applaud this. Because silence is often complicit in injustice, <strong>we want to support all those celebrities who have the courage to speak out and rebel<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: left\"> Your favorite plus-size stars (and much more\u2026)<\/h2><p class=\"p2\"> On a lighter note, we&#39;ve also included some inspiring stories in this section. We present all those personalities with &quot;atypical&quot; profiles who have managed to reach the top. We strive to highlight these men and women who redefine what it means to be a star every day. 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Therefore <strong>, we will continue to denounce fatphobic insults<\/strong> directed at figures like singers <span class=\"s2\">Louane<\/span> and <span class=\"s2\">Amel Bent<\/span> . <strong>We urge greater empathy and kindness<\/strong> so that the entertainment industry ceases to be such a source of anxiety.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, as you&#39;ve probably gathered, we want to make you dream, but not by dangling the impossible in front of you. Rather, this section aims to give you a glimpse of a world where <strong>celebrities are recognized for their talent, not for the size of their waistline<\/strong> .<\/p>","parent":0,"count":2802,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":307,"category_count":2802,"category_description":"<p class=\"p2\">It&#39;s no secret that we live in an entertainment society. Stars, celebrities, public figures\u2014whatever you want to call them\u2014are adored and almost revered. They are scrutinized, dissected, and judged on their every move. Their physical appearance, in particular, is analyzed from every angle and criticized for the slightest &quot;deviation.&quot; <b>The fashion industry isn&#39;t solely responsible for unrealistic representations of the body.<\/b> Music and film play a significant role in our perception of beauty. Constant exposure to overly polished images often impacts the well-being of &quot;ordinary&quot; people. So at <em>The Body Optimist<\/em> , we decided to take a different approach. Here, we talk about glitz and glamour, but also about <b>what goes on behind the scenes<\/b> , the less glamorous things that happen backstage. We break with the flawless image of show business and celebrate diverse profiles.<\/p><p class=\"p2\"> In this section, we also want to give you updates on all <b>the most inspiring personalities<\/b> , their stances, and their latest projects. Here, we celebrate public figures who use their fame for good. 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