This hardback memoir by Louise Thompson offers an unflinching look at surviving childbirth complications and mental health struggles. The book provides inspiration for anyone facing adversity.
How do you learn to live again when you've danced with death? Louise's road to having a baby was far from easy, suffering a heartbreaking miscarriage during her first pregnancy and being caught in a terrifying house fire in her second. But her troubles were far from over when she gave birth. During an emergency c-section, she had severe complications and fought for her life over a number of days, whilst her son was taken into NICU. This terrifying experience impacted on Louise's mental health in a way that completely changed her life, as she has battled to come to terms with what happened to her, whilst also becoming a mother. As Louise has rebuilt herself step by step, she has reflected back on her past - from her childhood and dynamics with her family, to her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships, as well as the rollercoaster years of her time on Made in Chelsea. Louise's experience has changed the way she sees the world and redefined what's important to her. Although it has been a challenging journey, she is determined to come out more alive than ever. Louise's powerful story, told with raw honesty, shows the incredible human ability to overcome anything, no matter what life throws at you.
Louise Thompson was a star of Made in Chelsea for eight years. She is the owner of two fitness brands - Turtle Method and Pocket. Louise speaks openly online about her experiences of PTSD and working through mental health problems, in order to help others who have been through similar experiences. She lives in London with her fiance Ryan Libbey and their son Leo.
