Following six heart-breaking miscarriages, a Japanese woman shares her emotional journey grappling with feelings of being 'defective.' Leaning on her strength and resilience, she encourages other women in similar circumstances and prompts society to be more understanding and supportive. Through her story she aspires to destigmatize miscarriage in Japan, and promote empathy and compassion for all dealing with this particularly intimate form of grief.

In Japan, miscarriage is often treated as a taboo and personal subject, leaving many women feeling solitary in their grief. There is a strong societal expectation for women to become mothers that can levy an extra layer of emotional pressure. The hope with this story is to incite conversation on a wider scale, challenging taboos and lessening burdens.

In the US and EU, miscarriages are increasingly being discussed openly, challenging social stigmas and promoting support for those affected. Unlike Japan, these regions often provide psychological and emotional support through various organizations. Still, there is a long journey worldwide to fully understand and appropriately respond to the emotional implications of miscarriages.