tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post239951256952410789..comments2024-03-28T14:22:54.579+00:00Comments on Coronation Street Blog: In praise of Coronation Street's miscarriage storylineGlenda Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03366238040782331941noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-65678011118974795032017-01-13T13:25:14.018+00:002017-01-13T13:25:14.018+00:00I thought the episode was very sad, but very well ...I thought the episode was very sad, but very well done. The true test will be how the writers handle what happens next. I had a family member who lost a baby mid-way through her pregnancy, and while the thought of the delivery was bad enough, it was what followed that she wasn't prepared for. I've never forgotten what she said to me: her hormones were all over the place just like theyFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103011254105323818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-31437977101827113822017-01-13T11:59:34.144+00:002017-01-13T11:59:34.144+00:00An event that happened to fictional characters por...<br /><br /> An event that happened to fictional characters portrayed by superb acting skills of regular Corrie actors.<br /><br /> Coronation Street is a soap opera, it isn't meant to change the world, be a soapbox for whatever cause/awareness..it is entertainment.<br /><br /> Quite frankly I think people are making more of this than needs be...it was fine piece of acting...what happens Bobby Dazzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11148846068119333716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-62746929288303168782017-01-12T19:04:26.157+00:002017-01-12T19:04:26.157+00:00That's my question too, does showing this real...That's my question too, does showing this really help anyone else? I am lucky enough to have not been through this awful trauma, but if I had, I don't think I would like to see it played out on screen. There is of course, the argument that showing this raises awareness of the issues. Perhaps that is true.<br /><br />Kym and Simon are indeed brave to do this, but giving this storyline to Loubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863157238652077789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-4396219487180028092017-01-12T18:04:56.907+00:002017-01-12T18:04:56.907+00:00If this was meant to be personally relevant to any...If this was meant to be personally relevant to anyone, then it's the parents who have already suffered miscarriages. The message: you're not alone. If you're in the midst of a healthy pregnancy, why would you worry? The message: there but for the grace... And if you don't have prenatal care and are anxious because of that? Message: get some. Where's the harm?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-69241614111301876312017-01-12T17:52:24.682+00:002017-01-12T17:52:24.682+00:00I've always applauded when Corrie St tackles g...I've always applauded when Corrie St tackles grave issues that may be uncomfortable to watch, but were meant to help the viewing audience receive help if they were suffering also. After watching last night's episode I can't wonder who exactly they were helping. The actors who portray Steve & Michelle have gone through this horrific experience as have many other couples, but how Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com