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Sunshine Coast radio host shares story of multiple miscarriages to break silence on male grief

Luke Forrest said he internalised his pain to be 'the strong one' for his wife and son

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Sunshine Coast breakfast radio host Luke Forrest has spoken publicly about the grief of losing five pregnancies with his wife Emily, revealing he had suppressed his emotions because he felt he needed to be the strong partner. Forrest shared the couple’s story in June on his 91.9 Sea FM show, describing emotions he said are 'almost impossible to explain unless you’ve lived them yourself'.

Luke and Emily Forrest experienced two miscarriages when they first started trying for a baby. After the birth of their son Jack, they endured three further losses: a chemical pregnancy, an ectopic pregnancy and a miscarriage at 12 weeks. Forrest, a breakfast radio host, said he had tried to suppress his grief for the most part, believing he had to be 'the strong person' for his wife and child.

That changed when he spoke about their struggle with IVF and early pregnancy loss on air in June. Choking back tears, he described the heartbreak. 'When I [spoke about it] on air, all the emotion came out because I was thinking about the miscarriages, thinking about my wife, Em, and what she’s been through,' Forrest explained. '[Before that] I had internalised it.'

After the show, his wife Emily asked why he had not expressed that emotion at home. 'And I said, “well, I thought I just had to be the strong one”,' Forrest recalled. 'A lot of guys think that they’ve got to be the strong person at home … and the one that’s not showing as much emotion.'

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • The story highlights the often-invisible grief men experience after pregnancy loss and the pressure to suppress emotion.
  • It opens a conversation about male mental health and the need for support during miscarriage and fertility struggles.
  • The public disclosure by a media personality may encourage other men to share their experiences and seek help.

Background

Miscarriage affects roughly one in four recognised pregnancies, but the emotional toll on partners is frequently overlooked. Cultural expectations around masculinity often discourage men from expressing vulnerability. Luke Forrest’s decision to speak on live radio about his own suppressed grief provides a rare public example of a man breaking that silence.

Key Perspectives

[Men experiencing pregnancy loss]: Many report feeling they must remain stoic to support their partner, leading to unprocessed grief and isolation. [Emily Forrest and partners of affected men]: Partners may not realise the depth of the other partner’s grief, as Luke’s wife expressed surprise that he had not shown emotion at home. [Mental health advocates]: Encouraging open discussion about male grief around miscarriage can reduce stigma and promote healthier coping.

What to Watch

  • Whether more men in the public eye share similar stories, normalising the conversation.
  • Any increase in calls to mental health or support services for men dealing with pregnancy loss.
  • Possible expansion of support resources tailored to male partners in fertility clinics.

Sources

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