Welcome back to another episode of Right From Wrong. I’m Jacob Dunne, your host, guiding you through the raw and transformative journey from punishment to redemption.

In today’s heartfelt episode, I sit down with my younger brother, Sam Dunne, to explore the deeply personal and tumultuous chapters of our lives. As we delve into the days following my release from prison, we recount the poignant memories of our last family holiday and the challenging realities that greeted us when I came home to face the consequences of my actions.

Sam candidly shares his experience of grappling with the chaos I left behind and the emotional toll of caring for our alcoholic mother. His decision to move in with me, despite uncertainty and trepidation, marked a significant turn in both our lives. Together, we navigated a fragile path of reconciliation, support, and growth.

This episode embodies the central themes of our podcast — accountability, the ripple effects of our choices, and the enduring quest for redemption. As Sam and I reflect on our journey, we also discuss the importance of communication, the healing power of nature, and the common interests that helped mend our fractured relationship.

Tune in to hear how we found a way to rebuild and reconnect, and stay with us as we commit to honouring our mother’s memory in a long-overdue family holiday.

Join us for an episode that is not just about recounting the past but also about inspiring hope for a better, more compassionate future. Don’t miss the raw, revealing, and ultimately uplifting conversation that offers a poignant reminder of the power of restorative justice and the importance of family bonds.

I’m deeply grateful for your continued support.

Key Moments

00:01:48 Facing a Fork in the Road. I reflect on the choices I had after getting out of prison—the pull of old habits versus the difficult but necessary path toward redemption.

00:02:47 Sam’s Perspective on My Release. My brother Sam shares how he felt when I came home from prison, balancing hope that I’d changed with the fear that I might not.

00:03:33 The Holiday Before Everything Changed. Sam remembers the last holiday we took together as a family before my arrest—a brief moment of normalcy before life took a drastic turn.

00:06:08 The Impact of My Absence. We talk about how my time in prison affected our family dynamic, particularly how it shaped Sam’s sense of responsibility and the way he saw the world.

00:10:33 A Period of Calm. Sam opens up about the relief he felt when I went to prison—an honest but difficult truth that highlighted the chaos I had brought into our home before my sentence.

00:15:00 Mum’s Struggles and Our Hope for Change. We recall our mum’s battle with alcoholism and the fleeting hope that my return from prison might inspire her to turn things around.

00:17:14 The Harsh Reality of Losing Mum. Sam and I relive the painful experience of watching our mum decline in hospital and how, after losing her, our lives were completely reshaped.

00:19:28 Choosing to Live Together. Sam talks about the decision to move in with me after Mum passed away—the emotional weight behind that choice and what it meant for both of us.

00:23:13 Adjusting to Life as Brothers Again. We reflect on those first months of living together—navigating grief, rebuilding trust, and figuring out how to be a family without our mum.

00:24:40 Coping with Identity and Masculinity. We explore the tension between the person I used to be—the one who lived by street codes—and the person I was trying to become.

00:27:26 The Role of External Support. Sam shares how organisations like The Laura Centre helped him process his grief, and we discuss how learning to talk about emotions changed both of us.

00:29:51 Finding Common Ground. I share how reconnecting over mutual interests like nature helped mend our relationship, proving that sometimes, healing comes in the smallest moments.

00:30:34 Childhood Memories. Sam reminisces about our early years—those simple, happy moments of being brothers that, despite everything, still held us together.

00:33:01 Reflections on the Play. Sam shares his thoughts on the play inspired by my story, reflecting on how surreal it was to see our experiences brought to life on stage.

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