Heartstrong

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I feel like I can’t give a star rating because it feels like I’m judging someone’s life and experiences. I knew nothing about Ellidy or Chumpy before reading and now I feel that Ellidy is one of the strongest people ever. Life is so so short and you just never know how much one decision truly will impact not only your life but everyone else’s lives around you. I started and finished this book in one sitting I was captivated by this incredible memoir that shared the story of Ellidy, Minnie and ofcourse the story of Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin in life and in death, I’ve never felt this before about someone I’ve never met but I’m in awe of the human he was and the lives he touched and just the way he lived his life.

I listen to Ellidy (and Chloe’s podcast) so I know what a wrench this was to record but Ellidy, thank you for persevering. I’ve followed Ellidy’s heartbreakingly beautiful story from the start and also have listened religiously to the Darling, Shine! But for now all I can say is that I am truly sorry for her and her family’s loss and leave it, now, at that.I’m not sure whether not really knowing Ellidy or Chumpy all that well in the public eye has anything to do with it, as I don’t follow her on any socials. I felt so much love and hope as well, and Minnie, Ellidy's daughter, is such a beautiful example of a rainbow after a storm. I used to think that everything happens for a reason, but I have known a lot of people that have gone through really horrible things and losing their lives young over the past 2-3 years, so my mind shift has definitely changed to sometimes really shit things just happen to the best of people which just breaks my heart. I probably wouldn’t have plucked this off the bookshelf of my own volition and now I can appreciate what the term “book hangover” really means. I think it is just so apparent that Chumpy was an incredible and other-wordly human being that touched so many lives and has left an incredible legacy.

I wish she would’ve just owned that instead of trying to tell me her upbringing/past was as bad as mine.

One of my favourite parts of this story was when Chumpy's dad Chris wrote a few chapters on Chumpy's upbringing and their life as a family. Heartstrongis an unforgettable book about love, joy, grief, hope and finding a way to keep going in the darkest of times. I haven’t lost a partner, but losing my mum in 2020 at the start of covid has left a massive hole in my heart, so i felt i could resonate with El with the passing of her dad. A few people have said to me that they're really excited to read this book but feel a put off or scared because they know it will make them sad. Heartstrong is an unforgettable book about love, joy, grief, hope and finding a way to keep going in the darkest of times.

She loves the ocean, animals, the outdoors, sewing, cooking, camping, surfing, travelling, yoga, food and wine. The author and her partner have quite a following of people who wanted to know their story and I imagine this to be the reason for the high ratings. The strength that you have is truly INCREDIBLE, I know it can’t always be easy but I truly believe your story will help so many people in all different walks of life. it was the first time I felt that anything was added that was not along the line of what a "good bloke/life of the wedding" he was an individual.In the hours that followed a suggestion was made, did Ellidy want to harvest Chumpy's sperm and try for the baby they both wanted so deeply? By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Towards the end of the book, there was a letter that the author's mum had written where she talks about what a passionate environmentalist he was. Ellidy is determined to keep the memory of her partner Chumpy Pullin strong, to honour his spirit and for their daughter, Minnie.

And I had no idea posthumous sperm retrieval was a thing that's possible, such a challenging time, but being able to have that option is amazing. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. My rating doesn’t take away from their experiences at all - I just don’t know what it was about this that I couldn’t get into. In the hours that followed a suggestion was made: did Ellidy want to harvest Chumpy’s sperm and try for the baby they both wanted so deeply?After losing my soul mate and hearing that this feeling of deep love ignites the exact same way with others brought me to some weird peace and the fact Ellidy had that love and loss made me feel not alone. Family, friends, lawyers and doctors helped to give Ellidy the chance to keep a small part of Chumpy alive.