Heartstrong

Chumpy, Minnie & Me

By: Ellidy Pullin

Narrated by: Chris Pullin, Ellidy Pullin

'If not with you, then for you.'

It was a perfect Wednesday morning when Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin kissed his partner, Ellidy, goodbye to go spearfishing. Most days Ellidy would go to the beach too, but that day she didn't. Later, there was a knock at the door. A man had been found unconscious on the ocean floor. It was Chumpy.

From that moment, Ellidy's world stopped. There was deep grief, disbelief and then the gradual realisation that this was real. Ellidy's partner of eight years, a World Champion snowboarder, a man of energy and music, was gone. And so was the life they had built together and the dream of the child they had been trying for. 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?

There was a ticking clock and the need to discuss with family and friends. They had thirty-six hours before it would be too late . . .

Heartstrong is an unforgettable book about love, joy, grief, hope and finding a way to keep going in the darkest of times.

Such a strong wonderful woman

This love story is beautiful but so heartbreaking. Ellidy did such a great job paying tribute to the two most important men in her life.

A beautiful love story

An amazing story of loss and love. Cried a bunch for people I don’t know but so happy to learn the love story that is Ellidy and Chumpy.

my heart

this love story is a heart wrenching tribute to so many beauties. Thank you Ellidy for sharing, you are such a beautiful person with an amazing heart. I have a refreshed view on life right now and promise to soak in the moments.

I can’t recommend this story enough

Ellidy is an incredible woman. Her story of love and loss touches the deepest parts of your heart. I can’t wait to see Minnie grow up.

True love and loss

Sad but hopeful! 🩷 Ellidy is amazing!
I cried, laughed and fell in love with this love story.