August 6th 2024.
Halsey bravely shared a personal experience during a recent interview - one that brought tears to the eyes of many. She revealed that she had suffered a miscarriage while performing on stage during a concert. Before the show, she had already started miscarrying and was feeling unwell. But she soldiered on, putting on an adult diaper and performing for her eager fans.
At the young age of 20, Halsey had already been diagnosed with endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside of the uterus. This diagnosis came after years of struggling with painful symptoms. During an appearance on the She MD podcast, she opened up about the heartbreaking moment she lost her baby while on stage.
"I remember sitting in the bathtub because I just didn't know what to do with all the blood," she shared with the hosts. "And then waking up at 5 or 6 in the morning to get on another airplane to go to Canada." It was a difficult time for Halsey, as she felt alone and didn't know who to turn to for support. She also felt pressure to continue with the show due to corporate and media partners, as well as the fans who had waited all day to see her perform.
But the physical and emotional toll was immense. Halsey recalled feeling sick and bleeding for hours, all while remaining in agony. She also felt isolated, as the only stories she had heard about miscarriage were from happily married women who had successfully conceived and carried to term. This added to her feelings of loneliness and confusion.
"It was just a world of information that [wasn't] accessible to me, I just felt so alone," she shared. The singer also spoke about how the video of her performance, where she was visibly struggling, was uploaded to YouTube. Watching it back, she saw herself as a different person - pale, sweating, and with a different voice. But she continued to persevere through her pain and put on a brave face for her fans.
Halsey's experience with endometriosis is unfortunately not uncommon. According to the NHS, the condition affects roughly 10% of people worldwide and can cause painful and heavy periods, painful sex, and miscarriages. Halsey was finally diagnosed after years of being misdiagnosed, and she was relieved to have an answer for her struggles.
"That was one miscarriage. I had two within the same year," she shared. "I remember thinking to myself, 'I'm just 20 years old. I should be able to carry a baby.' But I didn't want to be pregnant at the time, as I was fully focused on my career." She also had complex emotions of relief, confusion, guilt, and grief. Halsey wondered if there was something wrong with her, as she couldn't understand why she was unable to conceive and carry to term at such a young age.
Eventually, she was diagnosed with endometriosis, which can cause a variety of symptoms and complications. Halsey first mentioned her condition in 2016, but she shed more light on it during a speech at the Endometriosis Foundation of America's Blossom Ball in 2018. She shared that despite her success as a pop artist, she still struggles with her health and has to deal with the reality of living with endometriosis.
In light of her experience, Halsey also highlighted the important work being done by Sands UK, a stillbirth and neonatal death charity. This organization aims to reduce the number of babies dying and provides support for those affected by the loss of a baby. Halsey encourages anyone who needs support to reach out to Sands UK and to visit their website for more information and contact details.
Halsey's story is a powerful reminder of the reality of living with endometriosis and the challenges faced by those who have suffered a miscarriage. She hopes that by sharing her experience, others will feel less alone and more informed about this common yet often misunderstood condition.
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