Somebody’s Daughter
Somebody’s Daughter
Podcast Description
150,000 stolen babies - The truth behind the crimes Australia tried to hide
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Content Themes
The podcast addresses themes of trauma, shame, and the quest for justice surrounding forced adoptions, with episodes detailing personal accounts, such as Linda Davis's harrowing experience of losing her newborn daughter in 1973 and Lily Arthur's search for her stolen son, highlighting the psychological impact and societal stigma faced by affected mothers.
150,000 stolen babies – The truth behind the crimes Australia tried to hide
On our final episode of the season, we resume our conversation with Queensland adoptee Michael Costello, whose quest to unravel the truth behind his horrific childhood has left him with more questions than answers.
We hear how after reuniting with his mum, they embarked on a fight to turn back the clock, overcoming a mountain of red tape in order to be legally recognised as mother and son again.
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LINKS
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Visit Origins Australia originsaustralia.org
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CREDITS
Hosts: Megan Norris and Moyra Major
Guest: Michael Costello
Mobile Podcast Recording and Digital Content Production: Ben Wood at Wood Work Digital Studio
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