Oct 28, 2022
The birth of barrister Rhiannon
Malone’s son, one year ago, was supposed to be the happiest day of
her life, and that of her husband’s. Unexpectedly, it
turned out to be the worst day they’d ever experienced. Here, she
reflects on the trauma of unexplained loss. (Content warning:
this episode may be distressing for some listeners. Discretion is
advised.)
On this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy
speaks with Melbourne-based barrister Rhiannon Malone about her
early days as a barrister, her experience with unexplained
stillbirth and the impact upon her and her husband, and how such
trauma has changed her sense of self (both personally and
professionally).
Ms Malone also discusses how she has looked to make her way back
from such trauma, including getting back into working life, stigma
that barristers may feel about such experiences, how colleagues
across the Victorian Bar have supported her, and what advice she
would offer other lawyers about her experiences.
Help is available via
SANDS or Pink
Elephants for those seeking support in pregnancy loss and
via Mercy
Perinatal for those seeking information or to support
research into prevention of loss.
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